free-ict-update; legislation; interesting-publications

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    Right to Repair

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    The European Right to Repair Directive (EU 2024/1799) comes into force on July 31, 2026, reshaping the landscape for professional repairers and secondary market operators across Europe. While much of the public discourse focuses on consumer benefits, the directive creates significant opportunities and challenges for businesses operating in repair, refurbishment, and the circular economy. This…

  • Report: Sovereignty needs the IT Aftermarket

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    Closing the Sovereignty Gap: The IT Aftermarket as a Pillar of Europe’s Digital Infrastructure Strengthening Strategic Autonomy, Open Markets, Competitiveness, and Sustainability in Enterprise ICT. Free ICT Europe and its paper to join the discussions regarding EU Digital Sovereignty. It highlights a critical but often overlooked layer of autonomy: the ability to maintain, repair and…