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According to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, which statement accurately describes the procedure for a Member State to withdraw from the Union and the cessation of the Treaties? A A Member State must notify the Council of the European Union of its intention; the European Council concludes the withdrawal agreement by unanimity after consulting the European Parliament, and the Treaties cease to apply immediately upon notification. B A Member State may withdraw in accordance with its own constitutional requirements; the Treaties cease to apply immediately upon the notification of withdrawal, unless the Member State requests a one-year extension granted by the Council acting by unanimity. C A Member State must notify the European Council of its intention; the Council concludes the withdrawal agreement by a qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, and the Treaties cease to apply two years after notification unless the European Council unanimously decides to extend the period. D A Member State must notify the European Parliament of its intention; the Council concludes the withdrawal agreement by a qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, and the Treaties cease to apply two years after notification unless the Council unanimously decides to extend the period.
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