economy

Beating Berlin’s Sunday blues

Germany’s weekly retail shutdown is bad for the country’s economy and the atmosphere of its cities

Beating Berlin’s Sunday blues

TL;DR

  • Germany's Sunday retail closure laws are seen as a detriment to the national economy.
  • The policy also negatively impacts the atmosphere and liveliness of German cities.
  • There is a suggestion that reforming these laws could be beneficial for both the economy and urban environments.