The federal cabinet introduced a right to repair on Wednesday, but the Left feels it is still insufficient. Janis Ehling, the federal managing director of the Left, told the “Rheinische Post” (Thursday edition) that a repair right does nothing if people cannot afford it. He argued that devices must be built so they can actually be repaired-without tricks, expensive special parts or artificial barriers. Anyone who buys a device should have access to spare parts, software and instructions, and repairing it should cost less than buyingnew.
Ehling also called for an end to “planned, artificially induced wear”. He warned that when manufacturers design products to break just after the warranty ends, it is not a coincidence but a calculated fraud that must be punishable.
On Wednesday the cabinet approved the draft repair law presented by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD).