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I don't think that is ultimately going to satisfy the EU. I wouldn't be surprised to see Apple being required to bundle these with the devices.

They are bundled with the devices in the EU.

I bought an iPhone 5 direct from Apple in Ireland 6 months ago, it had no micro-usb adapter with it. Has it changed since then?

They are not. My 5s didn’t include one. (Not that I need it. I have literally zero Micro USB cables and wall warts.)

The directive is optional so I don't see why Apple would be forced to comply.