Sundays: Lost time for the economy - or for all of us?

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Closed stores and dormant businesses on Sundays and public holidays are a tradition - but is this still in keeping with the times? For many working people, it means that shopping and errands are concentrated on Saturdays, which are already full. This leads to overcrowded stores, long queues and stress for customers and retail employees. But that's not all: private work is also restricted. Car washing, gardening or minor repairs are not permitted in many places. While online stores are selling around the clock, bricks-and-mortar stores remain closed. Should there be more flexibility to better balance business and everyday life? Or do the advantages of a common day of rest outweigh the disadvantages? What do you think?$