Newsletter - 12-15 June 2023 - Strasbourg plenary session Ukraine: MEPs to debate Nova Kakhovka dam attack and efforts to rebuild country On Tuesday morning, Parliament will discuss the latest developments in war-torn Ukraine, as well as future efforts to reconstruct the country sustainably. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Debate and vote on landmark rules to manage Artificial Intelligence On Wednesday, MEPs are expected to adopt their negotiating position on new rules to curb the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and promote its ethical use. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Pegasus spyware inquiry: MEPs outline necessary reforms MEPs are set to adopt recommendations based on the inquiry into illicit use of Pegasus and other spyware and its impact on democracy, civil society and the media. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Parliament's priorities for the 29-30 June European Council In a debate with President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday morning, MEPs will present their demands and expectations ahead of the EU summit on 29-30 June. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Making batteries more sustainable, more durable and better-performing On Wednesday, Parliament is expected to give its final green light to updated rules for the design, production and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Parliament on its way to the 2024 European elections A year from the elections, MEPs will vote on a proposal on the composition of the House and take stock of the pending revision of the electoral law. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Poland's electoral law, investigative committee, and threats to the rule of law MEPs will discuss Poland's revision of its electoral law, as well as the new administrative body that threatens civil rights, and the ECJ's judgment on the Disciplinary Chamber. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Parliament to sound the alarm about the water crisis in Europe On Thursday, MEPs will debate with Council and Commission growing water scarcity and droughts ahead of the summer season. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Ensuring food security and resilient EU agriculture In a debate on Tuesday and a vote on Wednesday, MEPs are expected to call on the EU to boost its food security and strategic autonomy. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Exchanging electronic evidence: MEPs set to approve consistent EU rules MEPs will vote on new rules to boost cross-border criminal investigations by streamlining the rules on exchanging electronic evidence, while protecting fundamental rights. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 'This is Europe' debate with Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides On Tuesday at 10.30, Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides will discuss with MEPs his views on Europe's challenges and future. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani to address the European Parliament On Wednesday at 11.30, the President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani will address MEPs in a formal sitting in Strasbourg. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... MEPs set to call for fair remuneration for traineeships On Wednesday, Parliament is expected to urge the Commission to propose legislation to ensure the quality of traineeships across the EU. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... MEPs set out their priorities to fight tax abuse and money laundering MEPs will debate on Wednesday and vote on Thursday on their recommendations sparked by the evidence uncovered by the Pandora papers and other data leaks. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Parliament expected to approve fisheries agreement with Mauritius On Wednesday, MEPs are set to give the green light to the 2022-2026 fisheries deal with Mauritius, which is crucial for the EU's tuna fleet in the Indian Ocean. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Resolutions on human rights and democracy Parliament will hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics on Wednesday afternoon, followed by votes on Thursday. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... EU Ethics Body: taking stock of the Commission's proposal Following the announcement that the Commission plans to set up an independent ethics body for the EU institutions, Parliament will discuss next steps. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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