In a significant plenary session held on December 15, 2025, the European Parliament is set to discuss a series of pivotal topics that could shape the future of the European Union. Key issues on the agenda include enhancing EU defense capabilities, simplifying agricultural regulations, and addressing medicine shortages amid geopolitical tensions. The session will open with a pressing briefing on the murder of Mehdi Kessaci and the EU’s response to escalating drug trafficking challenges. This will be followed by a debate on the informal agreement reached in November as part of the Commission’s ReArm Europe plan, which aims to redirect EU funding towards defense investment by amending existing program rules. Further discussions will focus on easing the compliance burden for farmers with the EU’s common agricultural policy and addressing the impact of international conflicts on European medicine availability. The day will conclude with a debate on EU-Saudi Arabia relations, with all final votes scheduled for the following day at noon. This session underscores the EU’s commitment to addressing both internal and external challenges through legislative action. Post navigation Crackdown on Child Exploitation