Hungary's Draft Decree on EU "Right to Repair" Directive
The draft Hungarian decree is part of the transposition process for the EU Right to Repair Directive. It would, among other things, extend the statutory warranty period automatically by 12 months when the product’s conformity is ensured through repair, and it is framed under consumer protection rules.
If similar provisions are implemented in Ireland, they could extend or reinforce statutory warranty rights for repaired devices, potentially reducing the incremental value AppleCare+ provides for warranty-type coverage (since Apple would already benefit from longer legal warranty after repairs). However, AppleCare+ typically covers additional services beyond statutory obligations (e.g., accidental damage, device-specific terms), so the main effect would likely be competitive pressure on warranty-overlap rather than eliminating the need for AppleCare+.
Where conformity of the goods is ensured by repair, the statutory warranty period is automatically extended by 12 months. ... Consumer Protection (in Hungarian: ...
Country
Ireland
Region
Europe
Discovered
7/19/2026
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English