EU Lawmakers Renew Push to End Daylight Saving Time

A letter to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urges action on the stalled initiative to abolish the biannual clock changes.

Over 60 EU parliament members have signed a letter demanding the abolition of daylight saving time, citing outdated practices and health concerns.
The European Parliament voted in 2019 to end the time changes, but implementation stalled due to lack of agreement on permanent summer or winter time.
Public opinion leans heavily against the time changes, with 84% of participants in a 2018 EU survey supporting their end.
Health impacts, including increased risks of heart attacks, sleep disturbances, and reduced concentration, are major concerns linked to the time changes.
Despite widespread public and political support for ending daylight saving time, EU member states have not reached consensus, leaving the issue unresolved.