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Because that's not nearly their own objection against Apple and other platform companies targeted by the DMA.

For example, Meta is targeted by the same law on WhatsApp messaging interoperability; Apple on their exclusive use of the contactless interface for card payments etc.

It's a much more generic and wide-reaching regulatory tool than just an "anti-app-store law".

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That’s kinda my point though, by having such generic and wide ranging laws, it opens up room for loopholes and confusion. They should just say specifically what the desired impact of the law is.

Laws being generic is usually a good thing. Those targeting only a specific company are often thrown out by higher/constitutional courts as violating fairness principles.

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