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What is the European Commission?
The European Commission is the executive arm of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding EU treaties, and managing the day-to-day business of the EU. In this story, they are the body putting forward the new system for rating data centres, showing their role in shaping EU-wide policies.
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