Alphabet’s Google, Meta Platforms, Qualcomm, and a coalition of seven additional tech firms announced their collaboration on Wednesday to advocate for open digital ecosystems, responding to the new tech regulations introduced by the European Union. This move is anticipated to mitigate potential impacts of future legislation.
Identifying itself as the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE), the alliance expressed its objective to foster increased openness in platforms and systems, aiming to stimulate growth and innovation across Europe.
CODE outlined its commitment to collaborating with academia, policymakers, and companies to explore digital openness. Their focus includes implementing the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and contributing to the evolution of future EU regulatory frameworks. The DMA mandates that tech gatekeepers allow third-party interoperability and enable business users to promote their services independently.
Stan Larroque, founder of Lynx, stated, “We have had a number of conversations in the past few months about what ‘good’ looks like when it comes to digital ecosystems in Europe, what fosters innovation, and what will positively impact competitiveness. We think openness is the crucial element.”
The coalition comprises diverse members such as Chinese smart devices maker Honor, China’s Lenovo, French augmented reality start-up Lynx, U.S. telecoms equipment maker Motorola, UK electronics maker Nothing, Norwegian tech company Opera, and German messaging services provider Wire.
The overarching goal of the Coalition is to facilitate the opening of digital ecosystems through collaborative efforts across industries, promoting seamless connectivity, interoperable systems, and other initiatives.
