CDU MP Visits Rural Germany's 24-Hour Shop, Proposes Sunday Opening Criteria
Martin Henkel, a CDU state parliamentarian from Germany, visited a unique 24-hour village shop in Judenbach, Thuringia. The shop, run by Jens Kaufmann, serves as a lifeline for the small community, demonstrating how modern technology and entrepreneurial spirit can secure local supply chains in rural regions.
Judenbach, with less than 1,000 residents, has no other shopping options, making the 24-hour shop vital. Henkel praised this model, stating its social importance, and plans to advocate for similar initiatives in the state legislature. The shop, fully automated and unstaffed, operates round the clock, providing local supplies at any time.
Henkel outlined three key criteria for allowing 24-hour shops to open on Sundays: location in rural areas, unstaffed operations, and a maximum floor area of 400 square meters. He believes in a balanced solution that enables local supply in rural regions, acknowledging differing political views on the issue.
Martin Henkel's visit to Judenbach highlighted the importance of 24-hour shops in rural communities. His proposed criteria aim to balance the needs of rural residents with broader societal considerations. As a CDU state parliamentarian, Henkel will continue to advocate for these models in the Thuringian Landtag.
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