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In 2014, in Europe, there was much ado about 666.

That was the number of an EU law that required vacuum cleaners to use a maximum of 1,600 watts – and there was a lot of talk about the EU allegedly ‘’banning powerful vacuum cleaners!’’

What actually happened is that manufacturers had to get the same suction with less power. And they did. Because when aims are clear, engineers know what they’re doing.

Parody magazine cover titled "D'n'R Directives & Regulations" featuring a white robot vacuum on a wooden floor, a quote from a headphone-wearing cat complaining about noise levels, and the headline "THE HOOVERGATE THAT NEVER WAS."
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Your phone breaks. Your washing machine gives up. Somehow, buying new seems cheaper than repairing.

The EU is making the Right to Repair the new standard in Europe.

✅Repairs must be offered even after your warranty ends
🔧Parts must be available after the model is no longer sold
📅Choose repair under warranty and get an extra year of legal coverage
📍An EU platform will help you find local repair shops and fair prices

Less waste, more repairs. Good for your wallet, even better for the planet.

Graphic designed as a smartphone screen with a cracked display, showing a humorous decision tree about repairing broken tech. The title reads, “Should I toss my broken tech?” It asks, “Do I hate money?” If yes: “A bit!” If no: “Is it under warranty?” If yes: “Repair it! BOOM: free 1-year warranty extension!” If no: “Am I a billionaire?” If no: “Fix it! Spare parts for up to 10 years.” If maybe: “Soon: EU site for cheap local repairs.” A repair icon and battery symbol appear at the top, and the EU flag is shown in the bottom left corner.
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Italy and Austria united beneath the Alps 🏔️

⚒️ With over 220 tunnel kilometres excavated, the completion of the EU co-funded Brenner Base Tunnel is one step closer! 🇦🇹 🇮🇹

Miners have now connected Austria and Italy via two main railway tunnels.

The BBT will better connect Italy and Austria while boosting rail transport connections between northern and southern Europe upon completion in 2032.

This is EU cooperation and engineering at its best. 🇪🇺

© Schnittraum Tirol

A large group of tunnel construction workers in high-visibility vests and hard hats celebrate inside a newly broken-through tunnel, waving Austrian and European Union flags beneath a commemorative banner.
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