They can indeed, but that doesn't change the fact that YouTube is obliged to follow the laws of the jurisdictions where it operates, and citizens have the right to demand that these laws are upheld.
It’s the other way around. If YouTube doesn’t consent to the rules of EU, they can leave the market.
Getting Premium is not a workaround at least, because even then it requires disabling the ad blocker.
No it doesn't. At least not until 1 week ago.
I have Youtube Premium and use uBlock Origin on Youtube. No problems so far.
I have premium and use AdBlock to block the "recommended" video suggestions that take up half the player screen for the last 30 seconds of every video.
Also, if the logic of determining consent under 2002/58/EC is the same as under GDPR, I believe having a paid alternative - YouTube Premium - is legal.