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According to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, which statement accurately describes the procedure for a Member State's withdrawal from the Union? A The Member State notifies the Council of the European Union of its intention, and the withdrawal agreement is concluded by the Commission acting on behalf of the Union without requiring the consent of the European Parliament. B The Member State notifies the European Council of its intention, and the withdrawal agreement is concluded by the Council acting by a qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament; the Treaties cease to apply two years after notification unless extended unanimously by the European Council. C The withdrawal agreement is concluded by the Council acting unanimously, and the Treaties cease to apply immediately upon notification unless the European Parliament votes to extend the period by a qualified majority. D Article 50 reflects the pre-Lisbon treaty framework where withdrawal required a unanimous decision by all Member States in the Council, and the Treaties ceased to apply only after national ratification of a treaty amendment.
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