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In accordance with Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, which of the following correctly describes the procedure for concluding a withdrawal agreement and the mechanism for extending the withdrawal period? A The Treaties cease to apply three years after the notification referred to in paragraph 2, unless the European Council decides unanimously to extend this period. B The Council concludes the agreement by unanimity after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, and the withdrawal period may be extended if the European Council decides by a qualified majority in agreement with the Member State concerned. C The European Council concludes the agreement by a qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, and the withdrawal period may be extended if the Council decides unanimously in agreement with the Member State concerned. D The Council concludes the agreement by a qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, and the withdrawal period may be extended only if the European Council decides unanimously in agreement with the Member State concerned.
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