I'm confused, how are those two things related?

The commenter you replied to was implying that the EU does not respect the privacy/freedom of mobile device users.

Okay, thanks.

I was confused bexause anonymity against the state is hardly the only, or even a main point of android forks.

Privacy usually is, but against big tech typically.

Nanny state

More like surveillance state

Which states aren't? And for the love of god do not write US now