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Under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which of the following accurately describes the legal basis and procedural framework for the Union's common commercial policy? A It is governed by the principle of subsidiarity, and measures defining the policy framework must be adopted through the special legislative procedure in consultation with the Economic and Social Committee. B It is an area of shared competence, and the European Commission alone holds the exclusive power to negotiate and conclude all international trade agreements with third countries. C It requires a unanimous vote in the Council, and the European Parliament only provides non-binding opinions before the Commission finalises trade agreements. D It falls under the Union's exclusive competence, and the framework for its implementation is adopted by the European Parliament and the Council via the ordinary legislative procedure.
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