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According to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, which statement accurately describes the notification requirement and the default timeline for the cessation of treaty application upon withdrawal? A The Member State must notify the Council of the European Union, which shall conclude the withdrawal agreement by unanimity after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament. B Prior to the Lisbon Treaty, withdrawal was regulated by Article 352 TFEU as a flexibility clause requiring Council unanimity, and this procedure remains the primary legal basis for withdrawal if Article 50 is not used. C The Member State must notify the European Council of its intention, and the Treaties cease to apply two years after this notification unless the European Council, in agreement with the Member State concerned, unanimously decides to extend the period. D The Treaties cease to apply two years after the notification unless the Council, acting by a qualified majority in agreement with the Member State concerned, decides to extend this period.
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