Time change. The European Commission announces an analysis

The European Commission maintains its stance on the time change issue, supporting a proposal from 2018 for member states to decide on permanent summer or winter time. Despite eight years of stalled discussions in the EU Council, the Commission is ready to collaborate with member states to reach a decision. Concerns about a 'time mosaic' in the EU persist, as countries have differing preferences for summer or winter time. The Commission plans to provide an analysis to aid decision-making. Historical context includes the reintroduction of daylight saving time by France during the oil crisis 50 years ago. Public consultations show strong support among Europeans for abolishing the time change, with 84% favoring it in 2018.