At a glance: Parliament and Council reach deal to simplify company sustainability rules; MEPs prepare final plenary of 2025 with votes on defence readiness and the EU-Mercosur safeguard; in Strasbourg Parliament will also vote on housing, agriculture and the citizens’ initiative on abortion.

At a glance: Parliament and Council reach deal to simplify company sustainability rules; MEPs prepare final plenary of 2025 with votes on defence readiness and the EU-Mercosur safeguard; in Strasbourg Parliament will also vote on housing, agriculture and the citizens’ initiative on abortion.

News in Brief – 10/12/2025 – English

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