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According to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, which statement correctly describes the procedural framework governing a Member State's withdrawal from the Union? A Under pre-Lisbon practice, a Member State withdraws by notifying the Council, and the Treaties cease to apply one year after notification unless the Council extends the period by qualified majority. B The Council concludes the withdrawal agreement by a qualified majority, after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, and the Treaties cease to apply two years after notification unless the European Council unanimously decides to extend the period. C The Council concludes the withdrawal agreement by unanimity, after consulting the European Parliament, and the Treaties cease to apply immediately upon the notification of intention. D The European Council concludes the withdrawal agreement on behalf of the Union, acting by unanimity, and may extend the two-year period by a qualified majority.
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