Review of EU Summer-Time Arrangements

Summary

The European Parliament has called for an assessment of the EU's summer-time rules due to concerns about human health and public demand for change.
10 08.02.2018
Other
health
european union
administrative law

Key points

  • The European Commission is urged to perform a thorough assessment of current summer-time regulations.
  • Scientific research has indicated that the biannual clock changes may negatively impact human health.
  • The resolution acknowledges growing citizen concerns regarding the twice-yearly time changes.
  • It is essential to maintain a single, unified time system across the entire European Union even if rules are changed.
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