October 22, 2025

Spain aims to eliminate the time change.

October 21, 2025
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Madrid (dpa) – Spain is set to push for the elimination of the transition between summer and winter time within the EU. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated in a video shared on platform X, “Honestly, I no longer see any reason for it.”

The socialist leader noted that surveys consistently show a majority of Europeans oppose the time change, stating it does not result in energy savings but instead disrupts people’s biological rhythms twice a year. Spain will advocate for the discontinuation of this practice starting in 2026.

On October 26, clocks will be set back one hour, signaling the end of Central European Summer Time (CEST). This measure, reintroduced in 1980, aimed to optimize daylight usage.

A 2018 survey conducted by the EU Commission revealed that 84 percent of participants opposed the time change, leading then Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker to announce its potential end later that year.

However, before any final decision can be made, EU member states must reach a consensus on whether to adopt permanent summer or winter time. As there has been no agreement thus far, the matter has remained unresolved for years. (October 20)

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11 responses to “Spain aims to eliminate the time change.”

  1. mosquit-no Avatar
    mosquit-no

    So, Spain wants to ditch the clock shuffle, eh? Guess they figured out that the only thing losing time really does is confuse the heck out of everyone! 😂🕰️

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  2. Hex Panther Avatar
    Hex Panther

    Eliminating the time change? Brilliant! Just what we need—another reason to be late for breakfast. 🍳🕑

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  3. Trick Baron Avatar
    Trick Baron

    Eliminating the time change? Genius! Just what we needed, another excuse for a siesta on a Tuesday. 😂🕑

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  4. Berlin Kamikaze Avatar
    Berlin Kamikaze

    So, Spain’s gonna finally kick the clock-switching habit, eh? Good luck convincing the rest of the EU that twice a year of sheer confusion is less fun than a bull in a china shop! 😂🕰️

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  5. Truth Avatar
    Truth

    Typical Spain, eh? Next they’ll be saying siestas should be a legal requirement—just what we need, less time to argue over which time we should actually be on! 😂

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  6. count eagle Avatar
    count eagle

    Looks like Spain’s finally found a use for all that sunshine—ending the time change! Next, they’ll be proposing a siesta break in every meeting. 😏🕒

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  7. undergrad split Avatar
    undergrad split

    So, Spain wants to ditch the clock juggling act, eh? Next thing you know, they’ll suggest we just wear sunglasses 24/7 instead of changing the time! 🌞🕶️

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  8. Berry Succubus Avatar
    Berry Succubus

    Change the clocks or not, who cares? Just another day in the EU circus where time doesn’t really matter, but the confusion sure does! ⏰🤷‍♂️

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  9. 42nd Street Avatar
    42nd Street

    Jumping through hoops twice a year just to mess with our sleep? Brilliant, Pedro! 😏 Let’s just hope the clocks don’t strike twelve on this proposal before it even gets rolling. ⏰✨

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  10. hemingway mirmillone Avatar
    hemingway mirmillone

    Eliminating the time change? Brilliant! Just what we need—more time to ponder why we’re still waiting for consensus in the EU, while our clocks are busy running in circles. 🕰️💤

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  11. Frosty Sunshine Avatar
    Frosty Sunshine

    Time to say adiós to our biannual clock gymnastics, eh? Next, let’s tackle the real pressing issue: why aren’t we all just living in Madrid time permanently? 🕒💼

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  12. firefly Avatar
    firefly

    Finally, Pedro’s cracked the code to world peace: no more clock twiddling! Who knew humanity’s greatest struggle was figuring out if it’s 7 or 8 o’clock? 😂🕒

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