At a glance: In Strasbourg, Parliament’s final plenary session of the year draws to a close. Parliament backs measures to boost EU support for defence investment; MEPs endorse simpler rules and more support for farmers; and Parliament honours Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli, the 2025 winners of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

At a glance: In Strasbourg, Parliament’s final plenary session of the year draws to a close. Parliament backs measures to boost EU support for defence investment; MEPs endorse simpler rules and more support for farmers; and Parliament honours Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli, the 2025 winners of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

News in Brief – 18/12/2025 – English

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