They should have never done this in the first place and it was 100% intentional to try and trick you into using Edge. Secondly it is morally objectionable to just turn this off in the EEA. Thirdly, they still try and force Edge down your throat all the time.

That shows that the user is only being respected when pressured by legislation, not because you're the customer.

Microsoft does not respect its customers and does not deserve our business.