European Parliament Revives Debate on Ending Seasonal Time Changes
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European Parliament Revives Debate on Ending Seasonal Time Changes

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Summary:

  • The European Parliament is set to discuss ending seasonal time changes in its plenary session on October 23.

  • A 2019 proposal to stop time changes was approved but has been stalled since then.

  • The aim is to create a mechanism for member states to choose whether to keep or abolish the time shift.

  • This could resolve long-standing debates on the impacts of time changes on health and economy.

The Return of the Time Change Debate

In March 2019, the European Parliament approved a proposal from the European Commission to end the practice of changing the time, with 410 votes in favor and 192 against. Since then, the issue has remained stalled. However, in the upcoming plenary session on Thursday, October 23, the European Parliament aims to reignite the discussion. The goal is to push the European Commission to unblock the situation and establish a mechanism that allows member states to decide whether to apply the seasonal time change or not.

This move could lead to significant changes in how time is managed across Europe, affecting daily life and various sectors.

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