Overview

• The EU will move clocks forward by one hour on March 30, 2025, marking the start of daylight saving time under the current system established in 1996.
• A YouGov survey reveals that 75% of Germans oppose the biannual time change, citing health and logistical concerns.
• Spanish researchers suggest shifting the start of daylight saving time to early April for better alignment with morning light conditions.
• Critics highlight minor health risks linked to the time change, such as sleep disturbances and a slight rise in accidents and heart attacks, though some experts downplay these effects.
• The EU remains divided on adopting permanent summer or winter time, prolonging the debate over abolishing the seasonal clock adjustments.