Poles are utilized to ban trade on Sundays – this is simply a conclusion that comes from the latest United Surveys survey conducted on behalf of Virtual Poland. The results of the survey supply a fair image of the public on 1 of the most debated reforms of fresh years.
Most Poles do not want to change current regulations
The respondents were asked, ‘Should your/and trade bans on Sundays be modified?’. The results of the survey indicate that most Poles support the current regulations. As many as 54.5% of respondents felt that the regulations on the ban on trade on Sundays were appropriate and did not require changes. Only 41.6 percent of the survey participants were in favour of amending the bill.
Of the change supporters, 27.1% believe that at least 2 Sundays per period should be commercial, while only 14.5 percent of respondents want the ban to be abolished completely. The remaining 3.9% of respondents did not have a circumstantial opinion on this issue.
Political breakdown in the trade ban approach
The survey besides shows that the approach to the ban on trade on Sunday is powerfully dependent on political preferences. The supporters of the governing organization – Law and Justice and the Confederation – are most frequently in favour of maintaining the current regulations. On the another hand, the voters of the ruling coalition and part of the opposition are calling for changes.
History of the ban on trade on Sundays
Trade ban provisions on Sunday began to apply on 1 March 2018. The improvement was introduced gradually and since 2020 the ban covers all Sundays in the year but seven. In 2024 commercial Sundays are inactive scheduled for 30 June, 25 August, 15 December and 22 December.
According to the regulations, pastry shops, ice cream shops, fuel stations and florists are excluded. Food shops can besides be opened, provided that they service their own customers.
What does the results of the survey mean for the future of the trade ban?
The latest poll results are a clear signal to the rulers. They show that most Poles have accepted the existing regulations and do not see the request to change them. The opponents of the improvement are a minority, and their demands concern mainly the introduction of partial changes specified as allowing trade on selected Sundays.
In the face of the upcoming parliamentary elections, however, the issue of the ban on trade on Sunday may return to the political agenda. Will the ruling decide to modify the rules to attract fresh voters? The answer will depend on further political debates and public opinion.
Summary
The ban on trade on Sundays remains an emotional subject, but the latest poll shows that most Poles are utilized to current regulations. The results of the survey may be crucial in shaping future government policy on this issue. For the ruling, this means balance between the expectations of the majority of the population and the proposed changes.
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