In much of Europe and North America and in many countries around the world, clocks were set back to standard time on Saturday night. People were able to sleep an hour longer - or reflect on whether moving the time back and forth makes sense. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a push for its abolition in the EU and claims he has the support of a majority of Europeans. The commentaries reflect a more nuanced perspective.

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El País (ES)
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