DMA litigation: the FSFE takes part in court hearing in Apple vs Commission case
On 21 October, the Free Software Foundation Europe is participating as intervener in the hearing of the Apple vs. European Commission case at the Court of Justice of the European Union. As part of the Digital Markets Act enforcement actions, this is a key case for Free Software and digital markets.
The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) is taking part in the upcoming official hearing at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the case T-1080/23 as intervener. We are represented by Dr. Martin Husovec, a lawyer with extensive experience in strategic litigation for non-profits.
The hearing is public and we encourage the participation of journalists or anyone interested. We will be available in loco for questions related to the hearing.
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- What: Hearing of Apple vs European Commission T-1080/23
- When: 21.10.2025 at 09:30
- Where: Court of Justice of the European Union (L - 2925 Luxembourg)
You can read our submission to the Court here
“This case is pivotal for Free Software. Apple is trying to dodge the DMA rules over its app store and interoperability of its operating system. The FSFE’s goal is to prove that Apple is being regulated in the light of public interest, so the Digital Markets Act can be enforced in a Free Software developer-friendly way.” states Lucas Lasota, FSFE Legal Porgramme Manager.
Ensuring that Big Tech comply with the Digital Markets Act obligations is a long-term resource intensive work. Your support allows us to participate in this hearing defending software freedom. We rely on your help to continue fighting for our user rights against technological monopolies!