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According to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, which procedure governs the conclusion of a withdrawal agreement and what is the default timeframe for the Treaties to cease applying to the withdrawing Member State? A The Council concludes the agreement by a qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament; the Treaties cease to apply two years after notification unless the European Council unanimously decides to extend the period in agreement with the Member State. B The European Commission concludes the agreement by a qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the Council; the Treaties cease to apply two years after notification unless the European Parliament unanimously decides to extend the period. C The Council concludes the agreement by unanimity after obtaining the approval of the European Parliament; the Treaties cease to apply immediately upon notification unless the Council unanimously decides to extend the period. D The Member State withdraws automatically one year after notifying the Council of its intention, reflecting the pre-Lisbon rule where withdrawal was governed by customary international law rather than a specific treaty article.
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