[wojciechpolak]

If such a law is introduced, will it still be possible to download the application from the website and use iOS sideloading as an alternative scenario? (I'm not talking about the convenience or ease of such a solution)

[SheinhardtWigCo]

No because Apple still has to “notarize” the app before it can be sideloaded

[wojciechpolak]

So there is no way to overcome this by installing an unapproved app (unverified, unsigned, etc.)?

[Krasnol]

You could buy an android phone and download the APK from their homepage.

https://signal.org/android/apk/

[popcalc]

You could just change your App Store region to any country outside the EU. For example all you need to change to US is an American phone number and credit card.

[grishka]

You don't even need a credit card if you don't plan to pay for things. I changed my Apple ID country to US with just a fake address.

[immibis]

Except you can only sideload in the EU.

[fingerlocks]

For free. Side loading costs 8 bucks a month in the US but you can self-sign the binaries.

[grishka]

No unless you jailbreak your iPhone (good luck with that) or re-sign the app every week because that's your only option without a $100/year developer account.