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EU Stalemate Keeps Time Change in Place as Clocks Set to Spring Forward

The biannual shift to summer time will occur on March 30, 2025, despite public opposition and ongoing health concerns.

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Overview

  • Clocks will move forward one hour at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 30, 2025, marking the start of summer time across the European Union.
  • The time change was originally introduced in Germany in 1980 to conserve energy, but its effectiveness is now widely questioned due to modern energy usage patterns.
  • A 2024 survey revealed that 74% of Germans oppose the time change, with 30% reporting negative health effects such as fatigue and sleep disturbances.
  • Efforts by the EU to abolish the biannual time change have stalled due to a lack of consensus among member states, leaving the current system in place indefinitely.
  • Experts warn that the time change disrupts circadian rhythms, creates logistical challenges for transportation systems, and may increase risks for drivers due to fatigue.