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Right to repair: a Leipzig repair café shows how it's done

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At Cafè kaputt, volunteers help others to repair their devices and clothes. Credit: Café kaputt

The EU Right to Repair Directive came into force in 2024 and must be implemented by June 2026. This is how Europe wants to move away from the throwaway society towards greater sustainability. Resourceful people in Leipzig have been practicing this for a long time, at Cafe kaputt.

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The EU Right to Repair Directive came into force in 2024 and must be implemented by June 2026. This is how Europe wants to move away from the throwaway society towards greater sustainability. Resourceful people in Leipzig have been practicing this for a long time, at Cafe kaputt.

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