STA, 11 November 2018 - Abandoning the practice of changing the clocks in spring and autumn should have no major consequences for small businesses, a survey by the Slovenian chamber of small business has shown.
This view was expressed by 99% of the 960 businesses polled, whereas some even believe the end to changing the clocks will have a positive effect on their employees.
As many as 92% opted for abandoning this practice, according to the Chamber of Craft and Small Business, which added that if abolished, the practice should be done away with in all EU member states at the same time.
In September, the European Commission proposed that changing the clocks twice a year should be abolished next year.
However, EU transport ministers pulled the breaks on the proposal last month, arguing more time was needed to clarify some issues. This is also Slovenia's stance.
As Infrastructure Ministry State Secretary Nina Mauhler said two weeks ago at the informal EU ministerial in Graz, Austria, Slovenia would like to align its position with its neighbours, as "going solo would bring more problems" than benefits.
At the time, Austria as the EU presiding country proposed abolishing the practice of changing the clocks as of 2021, which member states largely welcomed.
Mauhler said that in consultations with Slovenian businesses, the ministry had identified the majority of potential problems in the aviation industry.
