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Italy Opens Parliamentary Review on Permanent Summer Time After 352,000-Signature Petition

Parliament plans a formal study of potential impacts before any decision.

Overview

  • Lawmakers in Rome are slated to examine a motion on Monday to investigate ending the twice-yearly clock change.
  • The proposed review would assess energy consumption, environmental effects, public health, safety and social habits.
  • Backers cite estimates of annual savings of about 720 million kilowatt-hours and up to €180 million, plus possible gains for retail, hospitality and tourism.
  • The Italian Society for Environmental Medicine (Sima) has publicly supported the initiative, according to local reporting.
  • No policy has been approved, and the debate sits against the EU’s unimplemented 2019 vote to end seasonal clock changes and Italy’s use of DST since 1966.