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According to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which of the following accurately describes the procedural requirements for adopting the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)? A Under the pre-Lisbon Treaty framework, the MFF was adopted by the Council acting unanimously without requiring European Parliament consent, and it only established indicative expenditure limits rather than binding annual ceilings. B The Council adopts the MFF regulation by a special legislative procedure, acting unanimously after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, which may be given by a majority of its component members. C The Council adopts the MFF regulation by a qualified majority under the ordinary legislative procedure, following the approval of the European Parliament. D The European Council adopts the MFF regulation by a simple majority after consulting the national parliaments of the Member States.
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