Debate Intensifies Over EU Time Change as Ukraine Ends Seasonal Clock Shifts

As Ukraine abolishes the time change, EU countries grapple with health concerns and political disagreements over seasonal time adjustments.

Ukraine will permanently adopt winter time starting in 2025, citing health benefits and political distancing from Russia.
Surveys reveal widespread dissatisfaction in Germany, with 76% of respondents considering the time change unnecessary.
Health issues such as sleep disturbances and concentration problems are linked to the biannual clock change, affecting women more than men.
Despite strong public support for abolishing the time change, EU countries remain divided on whether to adopt permanent summer or winter time.
Countries like Brazil, Turkey, and Namibia have already eliminated the seasonal time change, highlighting a global trend.