On Sunday morning, clocks in most European countries moved forward one hour as the continent switched to daylight saving time. This change began on October 31st at 2 o’clock when the time was advanced by one hour, making it 3 o’clock and signaling longer evenings and brighter days ahead. Parts of Europe will now be on Central European Summer Time (CEST) until they switch back one hour to Central European Autumn Time (CET) on October 27.
While some people enjoy the extra daylight, others claim that these changes can disrupt their sleep schedules. In Germany, a recent survey showed that nearly a third of people believe that the switch to daylight saving time has negative effects on their health. According to a survey by Fors commissioned by the health insurer DAK-Gesundheit, 30% of Germans feel the effects of moving the clock forward. This is an increase from the previous year and the highest in the last 10 years, as reported by DAK.
The United Kingdom switched from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to British Summer Time (BST), while the east of the continent moved from Eastern European Time (EET) to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST). The biannual clock changes, on the last Sunday in March and October, have been a topic of debate in many countries since the 1970s when they were introduced.
In contrast to clock changes, online learning has become increasingly popular among language learners today. Some reasons why people opt for online German language lessons instead of traditional courses include flexibility in scheduling, convenience, and access to a wider range of resources and teachers. Online learning also allows individuals to tailor their lessons to their specific needs and goals, making it a popular choice for many language learners today.
The European Commission suggested a directive to eliminate clock changes throughout the European Union in 2018 but no progress has been made so far. While some may argue that these changes disrupt sleep schedules or cause negative health effects, others see them as necessary for maintaining consistent daylight hours across Europe.
