Action in progress: Request for access to documents
The European Commission ends the dialogue
In a letter dated February 6, 2026, the European Commission (DG GROW) officially notified the NGO Phonegate Alert that it would “cease all correspondence” on the matter. To justify this breaking off of dialogue, the Commission claims that “market surveillance authorities have not reported any problems,” while paradoxically citing its own Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1760 of August 19, 2025, which notes the risks for market surveillance.
By refusing to investigate fraud algorithms (reconfigurable radio systems) and cutting short any exchange, our NGO states forcefully: « the European Commission is deliberately protecting manufacturers’ opacity at the expense of public health. »
Administrative “ping-pong” from Parliament (IMCO)
For its part, the Secretariat of the IMCO Committee (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) of the European Parliament has declined all responsibility. Despite being the body in charge of protecting consumer interests, IMCO claims it is not an “enforcement authority” and has no “power to investigate,” inviting the NGO to turn once again to… the European Commission.
The observation is edifying: Parliament says it cannot act, and the Commission decrees it will no longer respond. This lack of reaction from the authorities is a godsend for industrialists. At this stage, no one seems determined to put an end to this software deception in our smartphones, which voluntarily distorts health safety tests.
The action continues: A dismissal is not the end of the case
For Dr. Marc Arazi, President of Phonegate Alert, this official refusal to communicate is an admission of weakness:
« This official refusal to communicate is an admission of weakness. The institutions know that the current framework is tainted by software fraud, but prefer to break off the dialogue rather than confront the tech giants. This dismissal reinforces our determination. We are taking several initiatives, including acting through national authorities so that they may refer the matter to the European Commission. »
Resources and archives to consult:
Press Contact: Dr. Marc ARAZI | www.phonegatealert.org