commission
Coverage of commission in the Nexus archive.
- Suvendu makes public Youth Congress police firing report; slams Mamata for not acting on it when she was CM
Suvendu Adhikari released a report on the Youth Congress police firing incident and accused Mamata of not acting on it during her tenure as Chief Minister. He claimed she was the prime witness in the July 21, 1993 firing but was not questioned by the commission.
- Commission reviews Nashville Electric Service's response to January ice storm
The Commission is reviewing Nashville Electric Service's response to a January ice storm that left 230,000 people without power at its peak. The incident highlights the utility's preparedness and response to severe weather events.
- NATO’s boss says Trump was right
The European Union is divided over allowing Serbia to advance in its membership process, with the Commission supporting it as a geopolitical tool. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Donald Trump was right during a summit in Ankara. The European Anti-Fraud Office has warned about counterfeit condoms entering the bloc.
- EU signs US ‘Pax Silica’ initiative singling-out China on AI chips
The EU has approved the Commission to sign the US-led 'Pax Silica' initiative, which targets China in the context of AI chips. The decision followed months of internal negotiations within the Council.
- THE HACK: Commission eyes safe AI deployment in cyber action plan
The Commission is examining safe AI deployment in a cyber action plan. The article also covers Digital Fairness, digital omnibus, and Cate Blanchett.
- Commission sets up ‘hubs’ to prevent subsea cable sabotage
The Commission is establishing hubs to prevent subsea cable sabotage. Around 98% of internet data is transmitted via subsea cables.
- Kerala to set up commission to study reasons for backwardness of specific areas, communities
Kerala plans to establish a commission to study the backwardness of specific areas and communities. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan emphasizes resource allocation for Malabar, coastal, and hill regions to improve development, infrastructure, health, and education. The government will assess the feasibility of creating new districts and taluks.
- Commission under pressure over fisheries talks with Mauritania
The EU Commission faces pressure over fisheries negotiations with Mauritania. Latvia warns that Russia, China, and Turkey could benefit if EU vessels exit the region.
- FIREPOWER: Commission launches €1.1b mobility push
The Commission has launched a €1.1 billion mobility initiative focused on military mobility and strategic enablers. Alice Rufo is highlighted in the article as part of this initiative.
- Rome, Warsaw slam Commission over bid to centralise electricity trading
Rome and Warsaw criticize the EU Commission's attempt to centralize electricity trading. The EU executive is already facing backlash for its push to take a greater role in grid planning.
- Commission accused of promoting European social media platform
The Commission announced it will join W social during its beta launch. The Commission is accused of promoting a European social media platform.
- Commission’s tobacco tax plans suffer setback in Parliament
The Commission’s tobacco tax plans faced a setback after a vote in Parliament revealed significant disagreements over tobacco taxation. The outcome highlights deep divisions among lawmakers regarding the proposed tax measures.
- Amid budget battle, legislators pass the buck on concrete data center reforms. Again.
The House of Delegates removed environmental standards for data centers in its budget proposal and replaced them with a commission to address issues, while Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas advocates ending tax exemptions for data centers that cost the state $1.6 billion. The budget impasse persists as both chambers prepare to reconvene before July 1.
- Commission defends one-year SPC extension under Biotech Act despite criticism over costs
The Commission is defending a one-year extension of SPC under the Biotech Act, which faces criticism due to costs and has caused division among lawmakers and industry stakeholders.
- Ijaw and Urhobo Leaders’ Stakeholders’ Meeting with President Tinubu on Warri Federal Constituency
Ijaw and Urhobo leaders held a stakeholders' meeting with President Tinubu regarding the Warri Federal Constituency. A commission established 20 electoral wards in three local government areas within Delta State's Warri Federal Constituency.
- New House budget strips environmental standards for data centers, creates commission instead
The House budget proposal removes environmental standards for data centers and replaces them with a commission to study the industry's impacts. The plan aims to maintain tax exemptions for data centers while addressing energy demands and revenue generation.
- Lead MEP wants higher CAP budget and weaker curbs on large farms
Norbert Lins, a German conservative, is advocating for a higher CAP budget and reduced restrictions on large farms, opposing key Commission proposals.
- Commission celebrates “milestone” in the assessment of innovative medicines
The Commission has celebrated a milestone in the assessment of innovative medicines by issuing the first outcome of the new Health Technology Assessment (HTA) framework.
- Commission won’t detail bias ‘safeguards’ for AI envoy pick
The Commission has not provided details on bias 'safeguards' for an AI envoy selection. The Siemens chairman's advisory role has faced criticism over potential conflicts-of-interest.
- Commission launches OceanEye to map the world’s seas
The Commission has launched OceanEye to map the world's seas, driven by increasing demand for data related to deep-sea mineral ambitions.
- Commission’s sovereign cloud plan doesn’t push US hyperscalers out
The Commission’s sovereign cloud plan aims to retain US hyperscalers rather than exclude them, as the Cloud and AI Development Act seeks to maintain American support. The proposal focuses on cloud and AI development without explicitly pushing out US-based companies.
- Commission postpones data centre efficiency rating scheme
The Commission has postponed a data centre efficiency rating scheme after being accused of copying Microsoft's amendments into EU law.
- New cyber force would cost up to $11 billion to start, commission says
A new cyber force would cost up to $11 billion to establish and take 12 to 18 months to launch. It would include approximately 5,000 National Guard members and up to 6,000 civilians, according to a commission.