After its introduction in 2015, the Hungarian Parliament has
repealed the controversial regulations banning most retail stores
from opening on Sundays. The reason for the withdrawal is grave
unpopularity among Hungarian citizens.
To the great surprise of retailers, only one year after the
announcement of the restrictions, the Hungarian Parliament has
repealed the shopping ban, theoretically allowing stores to open
from this coming Sunday, 17 April 2016.
According to the government, although the restriction achieved
it's initially planned social and economic objectives, it was
met by disgruntled Hungarian voters unwilling to tolerate the ban.
The act on repeal shall enter into force upon its official
announcement. As a result of the withdrawal, an increase in retail
trade volume is expected.
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