Sunday rest in danger: Rewe wants to expand opening times!

Sunday rest in danger: Rewe wants to expand opening times!

Wien, Österreich - The debate about the expansion of opening hours in the food trade has again gained sharpness in Austria. The impetus made a proposal from Rewe board member Marcel Haraszti, who has recently met for the support of the municipal association. However, this advance of rethinking the current regulations causes decisive resistance. The “Alliance for Free Sonntag Austria” vehemently opposed the changes in a statement on Thursday. It is emphasized that the existing opening times should not be softened in favor of trade, since free Sunday and fair working hours are not allowed to be in danger for the employees, said Philipp Kuhlmann, spokesman for the Sunday alliance. These tensions around the Sunday opening are highly topical and affect not only work culture, but also everyday social life in Austria.

important voices against opening times reform

Bishop Wilhelm Krautwaschl, who also took a stand in the debate, explains: "Sunday is a gift to society". He warns of the possible consequences of liberalization of the opening times, which could endanger the special character of Sunday and the associated culture of calm and reflection. "It is about preserving the rhythm of the week, leaving space for the essential values ​​of life," continues Krautwaschl. These critical voices illustrate that Sunday is not just a shopping day for many people, but is also a significant element for personal relaxation and the community.

The alternatives have already been addressed. According to the Sunday alliance, there are ways to improve local supply in rural areas without endangering the tradition of the rest. Through targeted adjustments of existing regulations, digital local suppliers could be promoted in sub -supplied areas, while Sunday as a day of rest and the limitation of working hours. These considerations, which strive for a balance between modern shopping experience and social responsibility, show that the discussion about opening times raises far -reaching social issues.