France Prepares to Transition to Daylight Saving Time Amidst Ongoing EU Stalemate

As clocks advance by one hour on March 30, 2025, debates over health impacts, energy savings, and EU inaction persist.

France will move clocks forward by one hour at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 30, 2025, continuing the biannual daylight saving time practice.
The European Union's 2019 directive to abolish seasonal time changes remains stalled due to geopolitical crises and member state disagreements.
Public opposition to daylight saving time remains strong, with 84% of Europeans in a 2018 consultation favoring its abolition.
Experts highlight the negative health effects of the time change, including disrupted sleep, increased accident risks, and challenges for vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.
France's alignment with Central European Time, despite its geographical position, continues to draw criticism as the debate over time zone adjustments lingers.