EU Time Change Debate Stalls as Clocks Set to Move Forward Sunday

Despite ongoing public opposition and health concerns, EU member states remain divided on ending the biannual time change.

Clocks in Germany and most European countries will be set forward by one hour on Sunday, March 30, 2025, marking the start of daylight saving time.
The EU has debated ending the biannual time change for over six years, but disagreements over adopting permanent summer or winter time have stalled progress.
The Polish EU Council Presidency is informally consulting member states to gauge the feasibility of reviving discussions on abolishing the time change.
Health experts highlight disruptions caused by the time change, such as sleep disturbances and increased stress, and recommend gradual adjustments to mitigate effects.
The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt in Germany ensures accurate dissemination of legal time during the time change through its longwave transmitter system.