RE: https://mastodon.social/@fsfe/115967357372159085

The latest @EUCommission decision to start a specification proceeding, regulating how #Google should grant interoperability under the #DMA will be closely monitored by the @fsfe 👀

RE: https://mastodon.social/@fsfe/115967357372159085

The latest @EUCommission decision to start a specification proceeding, regulating how #Google should grant interoperability under the #DMA will be closely monitored by the @fsfe 👀

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/

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.

https://fsfe.org/news/2025/news-20250924-01.en.html

Today, the @EUCommission opened a process under the #DMA to regulate how #Google handles #interoperability within #Android

The FSFE has been working intensively over the last two years to improve DMA interoperability against gatekeepers like #Apple and Google.

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