BEUC, representing the interests of consumers in 32 European countries, has confirmed its support for effective interoperability provisions for core services in the EU’s proposed Digital Markets Act (DMA). While […]
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Real reasons behind Apple’s strong opposition to interoperability confirmed
Just as the EU is deliberating on whether to include interoperability requirements in the proposed Digital Markets Act, explicit details have emerged (link in German) of how Apple’s opposition to […]
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Interoperability as a tool for competition regulation
Interoperability is a technical mechanism for computing systems to work together – even if they are from competing firms. To encourage competition in digital markets, the European Commission has suggested […]
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“Interoperability guarantees competition. […] Interoperability has become key in the digital economy – where this does not work, the provider of the foreclosed technology will be able to set up technological lock-ins for suppliers and customers.”
Konrad Adenauer Foundation report on digital competition, 2020