Well what is the alternative? Apple does the very same, even in the EU.

The single most prevailing argument for Android was always “sideloading”.

“You want sideload on Apple? Go buy an Android”

I see this change as win, personally.

a) it will finally shut the fuck up braindead sideload, Apple bootlicking, haters

b) EU can go after both Google and Apple to allow sideloading (one can only dream!)

Win-win.