At a glance: Parliament and the Council reach a deal to overhaul EU pharmaceutical rules; the last plenary session of the year kicks off on Monday in Strasbourg; MEPs set to discuss how to boost EU defence investment and vote on a reform package updating key common agricultural policy regulations.

At a glance: Parliament and the Council reach a deal to overhaul EU pharmaceutical rules; the last plenary session of the year kicks off on Monday in Strasbourg; MEPs set to discuss how to boost EU defence investment and vote on a reform package updating key common agricultural policy regulations.

News in Brief – 12/12/2025 – English

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