The discussion of a ban on Sunday trading is underway not only in Poland, but also in Croatia, where the rules on this matter will soon come into force. However, the detailed rules are slightly different than on the Vistula River, and the approach of Croatian citizens to non-commercial Sundays is also different.
Croatia, like Poland five years ago, introduces a ban on Sunday trading. Regulations on this issue should come into force at the beginning of July this year. The rules are slightly different than in our country, because traders will be given the opportunity to work on the last day of the week on 16 dates of their choice, and close shops on the rest of the Sundays of the year.
Sunday trade ban in Croatia. Citizens for yes
As in Poland, there are exceptions. The Sunday trade ban does not apply, for example, to petrol stations, bakeries or shops operating at bus stations. The rules will also not apply to sellers of basic agricultural products who work daily at stalls and market stalls.
Most Croatian citizens are enthusiastic about the idea of banning Sunday trading. A poll conducted by the Croatian television HRT, the details of which are provided by Interia.pl, shows that as many as 70 percent support the idea. respondents. Proponents of limiting commercial Sundays stress that “Sunday is family day, not shopping day.” It has also often been claimed that “shop employees make too little money to be forced to work on Sundays”.
26% of respondents oppose the imposition of a ban on trading on Sunday. examined. This group is dominated by the opinion that “in a crisis, you need to work, not run away from work,” it is also indicated that the ban does not meet the requirements of a market economy.
Sunday trading ban in Poland for 5 years
In Poland, a ban on Sunday trading was introduced in March 2018. As of 2020, the number of commercial Sundays has been reduced to six per year. In our country, the group of opponents of the ban clearly outnumbers its supporters. In the vast majority of polls, more than 50 percent are in favor of a resumption of trading on Sundays. respondents, while approximately one in three respondents favors maintaining the existing rules.
Source: Wprost
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