EU just requires explicit consent for non-table stakes/non-required persistent tracking.

> The commonly seen method of using a checkbox and a simple information note such as “remember me (uses cookies)” next to the submit form would be an appropriate means of gaining consent therefore negating the need to apply an exemption in this case.

If it is 'table stakes', like "remember me" checkbox, you don't need a separate cookie banner

https://ec.europa.eu/justice/article-29/documentation/opinio... via https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/32152/gdpr-cookie-fo...