In the first plenary session of 2018, MEPs are set to discuss a draft laws on cleaner energy, protests in Iran, Bulgaria taking over the rotating EU Council presidency from Estonia, and the use of European spy technology by authoritarian regimes.

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Parliament will debate draft laws on energy efficiency and renewables, 

aiming at a reduction of 40% of EU's energy consumption by 2030. ##@#

Since last December, a wave of protests is shaking Iran, 

resulting in numerous deaths. Parliament assesses the situation. ##@#

MEPs review Estonia's six-month EU Council presidency. 

Bulgaria took over on 1 January and will set out its priorities. ##@#

Leo Varadkar, the Irish prime minister, 

will share his vision on the future of Europe. 

This initiates a series of debates between EU leaders and MEPs. ##@#

European cyber-surveillance tools were used by

authoritarian regimes during the Arab Spring. 

Members of Parliament want stricter export controls.