EU Time Change Debate Stalls as Daylight Saving Shift Nears

Despite public opposition and health concerns, EU member states remain divided on abolishing the biannual clock changes.

The next daylight saving time change will occur on March 30, 2025, with clocks moving forward one hour at 2:00 AM.
The EU Commission's 2018 survey revealed that 84% of European citizens oppose the biannual time change, citing health and logistical concerns.
Efforts to abolish the practice have stalled since 2019, as EU member states cannot agree on adopting permanent summer or standard time.
Health experts advocate for permanent standard time, arguing it better aligns with natural circadian rhythms and reduces sleep disruption.
Originally introduced to conserve energy, studies, including those by the German Environment Agency, show no significant energy savings from the time change.