[ckastner]

> The law applies to any sale between a consumer and a company, even one for free.

There is no such thing as a free sale, and no, when you are gifted something, then you don't get the EU warranty protection.

[Macha]

I think it's more referring to offers like these:

* Buy One Get One Free * Free USB-C to A hub with your new Macbook Pro

I would expect the free item to be covered in these cases?