EU Stalemate on Daylight Saving Time Reform Persists as France Prepares for Clock Change

France will move to daylight saving time on March 30, 2025, while EU-wide debates on abolishing the biannual time change remain unresolved despite renewed interest from Poland.

The EU has not reached consensus on ending daylight saving time, despite public support and a 2019 European Parliament vote to abolish the practice.
France will transition to daylight saving time on March 30, 2025, as part of the EU's harmonized schedule, marking 50 years since the practice was introduced in the country.
Poland, holding the EU Council presidency, has expressed interest in reviving discussions on abolishing the time change but faces limited support from other member states.
Studies continue to highlight negative health and safety impacts of the biannual time change, with limited energy-saving benefits, fueling public dissatisfaction.
Globally, countries like Russia, Turkey, and China have eliminated daylight saving time, reflecting a broader trend of reevaluating its relevance.