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“DMA’s interoperability violates fundamental rights”, claims Apple
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(More info: https://fsfe.org/activities/apple-litigation/ )
“DMA’s interoperability violates fundamental rights”, claims Apple
Interoperability – a key enabler of software freedom – is under serious
threat in the EU. Apple, a trillion-dollar company, has initiated a
legal battle against the European Commission to prevent third-party
software developers from accessing essential software and hardware
functions of Apple devices.
We disagree. Interoperability should not be discretionarily controlled
by companies like Apple. That’s why the Free Software Foundation Europe
(FSFE) is taking action, being the only civil society organisation
intervening in this case to defend interoperability and software
freedom.
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) imposes anti-monopoly obligations on very
large companies (named “gatekeepers” in the law), forcing companies like
Apple to allow interoperability and granting access seekers (app stores,
browsers, payment systems, etc.) free-of-charge access to its APIs. The
law mandates the same level of interconnection enjoyed by Apple to
third-party software developers, and this is precisely what Apple is
trying to avoid. They claim – hold your breath – that interoperability
in the DMA violates fundamental rights.
In contrast, the FSFE argues that interoperability is a cornerstone of
public interest in digital markets: interoperability ensures that users
and developers have the freedom to choose and create solutions that best
meet their needs, rather than being locked into a single environment
controlled by a dominant market player. Without effective
interoperability, Free Software solutions cannot compete with Apple’s
services, as they are denied access to essentialfunctions on Apple
devices, leading to degraded performance and functionality.
The FSFE is standing up for a future where technology serves everyone,
fostering fairness, freedom, and public benefit. But we cannot do this
alone. Legal struggles like this can take several years and require
resources, expertise, persistence, and courage. To succeed, we need a
strong base of FSFE supporters for our work today and for the coming
years.
Join us in defending software freedom against monopolistic control:
Become an FSFE supporter today! Starting from 0.33€ per day you can make
a huge difference for our future!
https://my.fsfe.org/payonline/FC17256924P3
Kind regards,
Lucas Lasota
Legal Programme Manager
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