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Sunday Shopping In Hungary Debated

• 4 Dec 2014 3:00 AM

Most participants in the latest round of consultations held at the economy ministry argued against planned restrictions on Sunday opening times, business dailies Világgazdaság and Napi Gazdaság said, citing general secretary of the National Trade Association György Vámos.

Consultations are under way concerning the proposal of the Christian Democrats (KDNP), the minor partner in the governing alliance, to keep big stores closed on Sunday.

KDNP submitted the relevant bill in November. Vámos said the ministry held a third round of consultations with the affected parties, adding that two trade unions, the Liga Union and the Union of Trade Workers argued against the planned measure.

The opponents of the restrictions said it could lead to lay-offs of 20,000-30,000 workers in the sector. On the other hand, those supporting the proposal - the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and retail chains CBA and Coop - do not believe lay-offs are likely to follow.

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