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Today, the European Union’s Ecodesign requirements for smartphones & tablets take effect. And they’re… fine. While the new rules do improve things, they are ultimately watered down by compromise and loopholes.

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[–] Pika@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Last minute corrective adjustments shouldn't be legal in a democratic society tbh. I won't pretend to know about how the EU's legislative process works but, if this was voted on by the people, and then changed last minute, that's not what people voted for. I would expect this kind of thing in the US, because the officials commonly accept bribes to neuter or remove things big companies don't like but, I didn't expect it from the EU. but maybe thats just my ignorance speaking.

Either way though, I guess take what you can. Still a big improvement