Portugal Fails to Transpose the EU Right to Repair Directive on Time
Portugal has failed to transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1799 on common rules promoting the repair of goods into national law by the deadline of 31 July 2026, leaving Portuguese consumers without the full protection intended under European Union law.
The Right to Repair Directive introduces common rules designed to make repairs more accessible for consumers. Among other measures, it strengthens consumers' ability to choose repair over replacement, promotes access to repair services and contributes to extending the lifespan of products.
The failure to transpose the Directive on time delays important consumer rights and creates legal uncertainty for consumers and businesses alike. It also postpones measures intended to facilitate access to justice through clearer and more effective consumer protection rules applicable across the European Union.
The Directive also plays an important role in advancing the European Union's environmental objectives. As recognised in Recital 3, encouraging the repair of goods instead of their premature replacement contributes to more sustainable consumption, reduces waste and unnecessary resource use, and supports the transition towards a more circular economy.
Ius Omnibus calls on the Portuguese authorities to complete the transposition process without further delay, ensuring that Portuguese consumers can fully benefit from the rights and protections guaranteed under European Union law.