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According to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, which of the following accurately describes the procedure for a Member State's withdrawal from the Union? A The withdrawal agreement is concluded by the Commission acting by a qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament. B The Treaties cease to apply two years after notification, unless extended by a unanimous decision of the European Council in agreement with the Member State concerned, provided that the withdrawal process must be completed by 31 December 2016. C The withdrawal agreement is concluded by the Council acting by a qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, and any extension of the two-year period requires a unanimous decision by the Council. D The withdrawal agreement is concluded by the Council acting by a qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, and the Treaties cease to apply two years after notification unless extended unanimously by the European Council in agreement with the Member State concerned.
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