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Germany's Sunday rest laws hinder economic competitiveness

Germany's efforts to boost its economic competitiveness, particularly against Chinese imports, are being hampered by its strict adherence to Sunday rest laws. While some reforms have been proposed to allow for more flexible working hours, these changes are seen as insufficient by business associations. The core issue remains the "shop closing law," which restricts Sunday openings and is viewed by some as an outdated relic that hinders retailers' ability to decide their own operating hours. AI

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Germany's Sunday rest laws hinder economic competitiveness

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Huizhao Huang ·

    Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday rest

    Germany’s drive to compete with Chinese imports is colliding with its long-standing tradition of Sunday rest, with policymakers and retailers now asking whether a century-old consensus still fits an economy struggling to regain its competitiveness. The latest flashpoint came in e…