Spain is set to renew its call for an end to seasonal clock changes within the European Union, as Brussels has made little progress on the issue since Madrid’s initial proposal.
In a video posted on X on Monday morning, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he did not understand the point of changing the clocks.
“In all the surveys in which Spaniards and Europeans are asked, the majority are against changing the time. Moreover, there’s plenty of scientific evidence that shows it barely helps to save energy and has a negative impact on people’s health and lives,” he added.
The matter is typically handled by the ministries of transport, telecommunications and energy. While it was not initially scheduled for discussion on Monday, Spanish Secretary of State for Energy Joan Groizard announced he wanted to put the issue back on the agenda.
“The energy system is changing a lot, and it’s important to reopen the debate to find a solution that works as well as possible,” Groizard said.
According to a consultation carried out by the European Commission in 2018, 84% of the 6.4 million Europeans surveyed called for an end to the twice-yearly clock change.
