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Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday rest
Germany’s efforts to compete with Chinese imports are conflicting with its traditional Sunday rest. The coalition government introduced measures allowing bakeries, confectioneries, and public libraries to operate longer on Sundays.
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