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According to the Treaty on European Union, which statement accurately describes the decision-making procedure and institutional role of the European Council? A Decisions are generally taken by consensus, and the Council defines the Union's general political directions and priorities without exercising legislative functions. B The European Council elects its President by a simple majority vote for a term of five years, renewable once, to ensure stable leadership. C Under the pre-Lisbon framework, the European Council was chaired by the Member State holding the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union for a term of six months. D The Council of the EU exercises legislative functions and adopts decisions by qualified majority voting in all policy areas, ensuring the consistency of Union action.
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