Question 14101 — legal time

Summary

Mr. Guillaume Florquin draws the attention of the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty to the consequences of the seasonal time change, applied twice a year in France. Originally introduced to save energy, this system is today the subject of growing criticism as to its real usefulness. Several studies have in fact cast doubt on energy gains associated with the time change, which have become marginal given the evolution of consumption patterns and equipment. On the other hand, its negative effects appear to be increasingly documented. From a health perspective, the time change disrupts biological rhythms, particularly sleep, and can lead to fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or even an increase in the risk of accidents in the days following the transition. Some Studies also suggest an increase in cardiovascular disorders and absenteeism from work. On an economic level, these disruptions have concrete consequences in terms of productivity, disruption of professional activities and impact on certain sectors, notably transport or agriculture. They also generate indirect costs for businesses and public services. While the Commission European Union has initiated a reflection on the elimination of the time change and several Member States have declared themselves in favor of abandoning it, the situation remains unchanged to date, due to lack of agreement between the States. In this context and in view of the negative effects now widely identified on the health of the French and on economic activity, he asks what position the Government intends to defend at the European level and if it is considering ending the seasonal time change.

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