adding DMA Applie Litigation activity

2024-10-18 14:32:46 +02:00 · 2024-10-18 14:32:46 +02:00 · 62b4fd46f7
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--- a/fsfe.org/activities/applelitigation/activity.en.xml
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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
+
+<activityset>
+  <version>1</version>
+
+  <activity id="devices" date="2024-10-18" status="active">
+    <title>DMA: Apple Litigation</title>
+    <description>
+      The FSFE is intervening for Free Software in a key court case involving Apple and the European Commission.
+      Apple is trying to avoid obligations derived from the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
+      The FSFE seeks to hold Apple accountable under the DMA in a developer-friendly way.
+    </description>
+    <link href="/activities/applelitigation/index.html" />
+    <image url="/graphics/logos/applelitigation-logo.png" />
+    <order priority="5" highlight="yes" />
+    <tags>
+      <tag key="policy" />
+    </tags>
+  </activity>
+</activityset>
--- a/fsfe.org/activities/applelitigation/index.en.xhtml
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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
+
+<html>
+<version>1</version>
+
+<head>
+  <title>DMA: Apple Litigation</title>
+</head>
+
+<body class="toplevel">
+
+  <h1>DMA: Apple Litigation</h1>
+
+  <div>
+
+    <div id="introduction">
+      <p>
+        The FSFE is intervening for Free Software in a key court case involving Apple and the European Commission.
+        Apple is trying to avoid obligations derived from the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
+        The FSFE seeks to hold Apple accountable under the DMA in a developer-friendly way.
+      </p>
+    </div>
+
+    <figure>
+      <img src="https://pics.fsfe.org/uploads/medium/12/97/ab4667655231f8b2ebc20f83c3e0.png"
+          alt="Illustration of an apple with a worm in its inside" />
+      <figcaption>
+        Graphic by Rahak, <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/">CC-BY-SA 4.0</a>
+      </figcaption>
+    </figure>
+
+
+    <h2>Apple’s unbalanced power is a threat to Free Software</h2>
+
+    <p>Apple is one of the largest tech companies in the world. Its 
+    unbalanced power spans over key aspects of software and devices, 
+    profoundly distorting digital markets. Apple’s dominance negatively 
+    affects not only competition among other companies, but software 
+    freedom, open internet and ultimately digital democracy.</p> 
+
+    <p>The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is the European Union’s regulatory 
+    response to such corporate power. The law applies to very large 
+    companies exercising “gatekeeper control” in the EU. The DMA imposes 
+    on such companies several obligations, like the right to install and 
+    uninstall software in devices, prohibitions to non-removable 
+    pre-installed software, enabling third-party app stores and access 
+    rights via interoperability with software and hardware functions.</p>
+
+    <p>In September 2023, the European Commission designated Apple as 
+    “gatekeeper” under the DMA. With that, the law began to apply on 
+    Apple’s operating system, app store and browser. However, Apple has 
+    taken an aggressive position against the DMA starting litigation 
+    against the European Commission in November, 2023.</p>
+
+    <p>>Due to the high risks against Software Freedom involved in this 
+    case, in February 2024, the FSFE decided to intervene to hold Apple 
+    accountable under the DMA in a developer-friendly way.</p>
+  
+    <figure>
+      <img src="https://pics.fsfe.org/uploads/big/d0988bf4e317a6cd7953689adf50b573.jpg" />
+      <figcaption>Barriers against software freedom and vendor lock-in are constant hurdles faced by developers and users interacting with Apple</figcaption>
+    </figure>
+  
+    <h2>Safeguarding the interests of Free Software developers and users</h2>
+
+    <p>Apple, in this case (T-1080/23), is trying to dodge the DMA rules over its app store and interoperability of its operating system. The company’s narrow interpretation of the DMA frames these obligations as disproportionate in relation to its commercial and economic interests.</p> 
+    
+    <p>The FSFE is countering this position by proving that Apple is being regulated in the light of public interest. We assert that Apple should compete on trustworthiness. Developers and users should benefit from alternative services and products, not just those offered by Apple. For reasons of fair competition, cybersecurity and consumer protection we claim the case be dismissed completely. </p>
+
+    <p>Here is how your rights are affected:</p>
+
+    <div>
+      <p><strong>As a developer:</strong></p>
+      <ul>
+        <li><strong>Access rights:</strong> Software developers will enjoy less restrictive barriers to access and distribute their software in enviroments controlled by Apple;</li>
+        <li><strong>More software freedom:</strong> Software developers will be able to demand from Apple rights allowing the installation of third party apps (sideloading), the use of third party app stores, the uninstallation of pre-installed software in devices;</li> 
+        <li><strong>Better interoperability policies:</strong> Software developers will be able to demand effective and free-of-charge interoperability between their software with Apple’s software and hardware controlled by Apple’s operating system.</li>
+      </ul>
+    </div> 
+  
+    <div>
+      <p><strong>As a user:</strong></p>
+      <ul>
+        <li><strong>Enhanced freedom of choice:</strong> Users will enjoy more freedom of choice regarding software on Apple devices. Users will benefit from more competition and offers from third-party providers, including alternative app-stores, features and solutions.</li>
+      </ul>
+    </div> 
+  
+    <p>
+      <a href="https://download.fsfe.org/device-neutrality/fsfe-Intervention-apple-vs-commission-Sep-24-redacted.pdf">Read our court submission</a>
+    </p>
+  
+    <h3>Help us win this legal struggle for Software Freedom!</h3>
+
+    <figure>
+      <img src="https://pics.fsfe.org/uploads/original/cf/c6/6c33f97f53318757690ee3e4936e.webp" />
+      <figcaption>Apple may have more billions of dollars than FSFE has balloons. However, such concentrated power should not intimidate us to defend Software Freedom!</figcaption>
+    </figure>
+
+    <blockquote>This case is a pivotal moment in the struggle for Software Freedom.
+      Apple has billions of dollars to hinder proper implementation of the DMA.
+      We say no to restricting the rights and freedoms of Free Software developers and users!
+      We are the only civil society organisation taking action in this case. Our victory depends on your financial support.
+      We face this risky challenge with courage and determination. Donate to our cause today!
+    </blockquote>
+
+    <p class="text-center">
+      <fsfe-cd-donate-link class="btn btn-lg btn-primary">
+	      Donate to the FSFE to defend Software Freedom
+      </fsfe-cd-donate-link>
+    </p>
+
+    <h3>Timeline of the case</h3>
+    <ul>
+      <li><strong>September 2023</strong> - Apple is designated by the European Commission as a gatekeeper under the DMA</li>
+      <li><strong>November 2023</strong> - Apple appeals the designation decision to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).</li>
+      <li><strong>February 2024</strong> - The FSFE requests to intervene.</li>
+      <li><strong>August 2024</strong> - The CJEU allows the FSFE to intervene in the case.</li>
+      <li><strong>September 2024</strong> -  The FSFE submits its arguments to the CJEU.</li>
+    </ul>
+	
+
+  </div>
+
+  <related-list tag="dma" />
+
+</body>
+
+</html>
--- a/fsfe.org/activities/applelitigation/index.sources
+++ b/fsfe.org/activities/applelitigation/index.sources
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+fsfe.org/news/*/*:[dma]
+fsfe.org/news/*/.*:[dma]
+fsfe.org/events/*/*:[dma]
+fsfe.org/events/*/.*:[dma]
--- a/fsfe.org/activities/deviceneutrality/index.en.xhtml
+++ b/fsfe.org/activities/deviceneutrality/index.en.xhtml
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 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>

 <html>
-<version>2</version>
+<version>3</version>

 <head>
  <title>Device Neutrality</title>
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      end-user control over personal data.
    </p>

+    <blockquote>
+    <p><strong>EU Court Case: Holding Apple accountable under the DMA</strong></p>
+    <p>
+      The FSFE is intervening for Free Software in a key court case involving Apple and the European Commission.
+      Apple is trying to avoid obligations derived from the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
+      <a href="/activities/applelitigation/index.html">The FSFE seeks to hold Apple accountable under the DMA</a> in a developer-friendly way.
+    </p>
+    </blockquote>

    <h3 id="dn-initiatives">Initiatives for Device Neutrality</h3>

--- a/fsfe.org/activities/dma/dma.en.xhtml
+++ b/fsfe.org/activities/dma/dma.en.xhtml
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 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>

 <html>
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+<version>2</version>

 <head>
  <title>Digital Markets Act</title>
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      interoperability among messaging apps (Art. 7).
    </p>

-
-
-   <h3 id="dma-enforcement-mechanisms">Enforcement mechanisms</h3>
+    <h3 id="dma-enforcement-mechanisms">Enforcement mechanisms</h3>

    <p>
      The DMA represents a new attitude towards platform regulation. It is a
@ -244,6 +242,15 @@
      by gatekeepers. The regulators can communicate to the Commission to start proceedings.
    </p>

+    <blockquote>
+      <p><strong>EU Court Case: Holding Apple accountable under the DMA</strong></p>
+      <p>
+        The FSFE is intervening for Free Software in a key court case involving Apple and the European Commission.
+        Apple is trying to avoid obligations derived from the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
+        <a href="/activities/applelitigation/index.html">The FSFE seeks to hold Apple accountable under the DMA</a> in a developer-friendly way.
+      </p>
+    </blockquote>
+  
    <figure class="no-border">
      <img
        src="https://pics.fsfe.org/uploads/medium/6b5043bde262be066db2e6e8f24e7814.png"
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      </figcaption>
    </figure>

+    


   <h2 id="dma-concerns-fs">DMA's implementation and Free Software</h2>
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