So great to again dedicated people from the European Commission's #DMA enforcement team, civil society and researchers on the #FOSDEM panel
" #Interoperability regulation in the EU: Opening #iOS and #Android for #FreeSoftware"
https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/TQS7LM-interoperability-dma-apple-google/
So great to again dedicated people from the European Commission's #DMA enforcement team, civil society and researchers on the #FOSDEM panel
" #Interoperability regulation in the EU: Opening #iOS and #Android for #FreeSoftware"
https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/TQS7LM-interoperability-dma-apple-google/
Interoperability and the #DMA are among the hottest topics right now. Join this panel featuring the @EUCommission
, @datarights
, and @llas our colleague, and Associate Researcher at University Halle-Wittenberg, for an in-depth discussion.
📍 UB5.230 at #FOSDEM
Do not miss our live recording of the #SoftwareFreedom Podcast with Dr. @llas at @fosdem
Sunday, 1 February 2026 14:00 CET (Europe/Brussels), UA4.218
Lucas will share his insights about "can the #DMA help to protect #FreeSoftware developers working with #AOSP?"
https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/CFR7NJ-software_freedom_podcast_with_dr_lucas_lasota/
#FOSDEM #FOSDEM25 #FOSDEM2026 #fahrplan @fosdem
Do not miss our live recording of the #SoftwareFreedom Podcast with Dr. @llas at @fosdem
Sunday, 1 February 2026 14:00 CET (Europe/Brussels), UA4.218
Lucas will share his insights about "can the #DMA help to protect #FreeSoftware developers working with #AOSP?"
https://fosdem.org/2026/schedule/event/CFR7NJ-software_freedom_podcast_with_dr_lucas_lasota/
#FOSDEM #FOSDEM25 #FOSDEM2026 #fahrplan @fosdem
We have opened proceedings to help Google comply with the Digital Markets Act.
Our goal is to make sure third-party AI and search providers can compete fairly on Android and in search results.
By ensuring equal access to technical features and search data, we can have more innovation and better choices for smartphone users.
The next era of tech should be open to everyone, not just the largest players.
For a fair digital playing field in Europe: https://link.europa.eu/KgXfBK
Earlier, in June 2025, we took part in the workshop organised by the Commission on #Google's #DMA compliance, where we raised issues related to #interoperability.
In particular, similar problems #FreeSoftware developers are facing with #Apple, like discretionary power to deny interoperability, the lack of transparency, and anti-competitive practices.
In the period of August-November 2025, the FSFE took part in a comprehensive study regarding #Google’s control over #interoperability in #AOSP.
In particular, the study focused on how the company's limiting access to critical interoperability can hinder Free Software projects.
The study was discussed in the @article19 #DMA Symposium and reviewed by the @EUCommission
A summary of the discussions conducted at the Symposium was later published at https://www.techpolicy.press/making-the-digital-markets-act-developer-friendly/
Today, the @EUCommission opened a process under the #DMA to regulate how #Google handles #interoperability within #Android
The :fsfe: FSFE has been working intensively over the last two years to improve #DMA interoperability for #Apple and #Google users.
We will monitor how the Commission implements the interoperability rules further, ensuring DMA enforcement is Free Software-friendly.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_202
Earlier, in June 2025, we took part in the workshop organised by the Commission on #Google's #DMA compliance, where we raised issues related to #interoperability.
In particular, similar problems #FreeSoftware developers are facing with #Apple, like discretionary power to deny interoperability, the lack of transparency, and anti-competitive practices.
Today, the @EUCommission opened a process under the #DMA to regulate how #Google handles #interoperability within #Android
The :fsfe: FSFE has been working intensively over the last two years to improve #DMA interoperability for #Apple and #Google users.
We will monitor how the Commission implements the interoperability rules further, ensuring DMA enforcement is Free Software-friendly.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_202
RE: https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@HennaVirkkunen/115966602179313397
The European Commission is on fire again today. Like it! #DMA #Google
