After Brexit, Cloxit?

Tomorrow once more we must set our clocks to winter time. This may be one of the last times, however.

The EU decreed that in 2021 the change must be made for the last time. Problem is, all the member states can decide whether to go on permanent winter time or summer time. There are pro's and contra's to each of those options.

Permament summer time would mean that in summer people could sit on terraces for a long time in daylight. Therefore HORECA (hotels, restaurants and café's) is pro summer time. But on the other hand, permanent summer time would also mean that in winter it stays dark until 10 am and the morning traffic will go on in total darkness.

Permanent winter time is the opposite. Shorter summer terrace time, but more day light in winter. The building association is for this option. Also most doctors as there are more heart attacks during summer time.

Personally I'd go for permanent winter time. We are in Greenwich Main Time, but during World War II the Germans obliged us to switch to German time (one hour later). So we already are GT+1. Going into permanent summer time would be GT+2. I don't need it to be light until 11 pm in summer. You can just enjoy a terrace in the dark, as well.

So, after the Brexit problems, the EU can start debating about the Cloxit. Most member states are afraid to state their liking, as they don't want to do different from their neighbour states. Belgium, Holland and Luxemburg have already agreed to go for a communal time.

We'll see what happens...