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The Council has agreed its position on an EU law that will guarantee the rights of adults who are no longer able to make decisions without support from family members or a guardian in cross-border situations. The new law will ensure their right to autonomy is respected when moving within the EU.
A deal has been struck on new measures that will help stabilise farmers’ income. The agreement will help set fair prices for farmers’ products; establish clearer labelling and advertising rules and for the first time, stricter labelling rules for some meat products.
In a year where the world became more volatile and fragmented, the EU assumed more responsibility for its own security and stepped up efforts to boost its defence. It also continued to deliver for citizens and businesses. Find out more from the General report on the activities of the EU in 2025.
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