New rules on repairs and 'Economic Fury'!

New rules on repairs and 'Economic Fury'!

August 24, 2026 · 25 min

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The episode discusses new EU rules on appliance repairs and US sanctions against Iran.

New EU rules come into force today to encourage people to repair rather than replace broken appliances. Work and Technology correspondent, Brian O'Donovan joins host Karen Creed to explain how the new rules work and the types of devices that are covered under the new system.  Later, as the US threatens Iran with more sanctions, DCU Associate Professor Michael Breen discusses the so called 'Economic Fury' that the administration is planning to unleash.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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