Changeover to summer time: The lost hour

2:00 a.m., the clocks one hour tonight so an hour less sleep. In the evening, it's now no longer bright.

decided Only a few days ago, the EU Parliament with a large majority for the abolition of the time change. Nevertheless, today-the-clock night, presented an hour - from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The summer time begins. In the evening, it is now no longer bright.

daylight savings time is gone until 2021. Because up to their actual elimination, there is still a lot to do: Each member state of the European Union is to decide in accordance with the will of the EU Parliament, whether he will introduce in two years, the permanent Winter or normal time or summer time. So would it be possible that, for instance, Germany decides otherwise, as the neighbours Belgium or France. Such a "patchwork of different time zones," wants to prevent the EU. Therefore, the EU member States should be given sufficient time to coordinate their plans.

First, the EU transport Ministers to agree on a common line. Then, you have to find with negotiators of the EU Parliament a compromise. This is not expected before the autumn of 2019.