Source: European Parliament
Priority question for written answer P-002374/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Anna-Maja Henriksson (Renew)
In September 2018 the Commission brought forward a legislative proposal (COM(2018)0639) to discontinue seasonal time changes in the EU by repealing Directive 2000/84/EC. The aim was to do away with the six-monthly changing of the clocks in a coordinated manner, prevent disruptions in the internal market and promote citizens’ wellbeing. The proposal was based on the strong support for the initiative expressed during the public consultation. The issue remains a priority, so further work on it should also be given high priority.
The European Parliament adopted its position on the matter in 2019. After that, discussions in the Council ground to a halt following requests for further impact assessments, and no progress has been made since then. The proposal has now been included in Annex III to the Commission’s work programme for 2025.
In view of the above:
What steps is the Commission planning to take in 2025 to pave the way for an agreement in the Council, or to take the matter forward in some other way?
Submitted: 12.6.2025