Belgian supermarkets will now have permission to operate until 9 p.m. and can open all week, as per local news sources. Previously, supermarkets, along with clothing and electronics stores, were required to close at least one day weekly and by 8 p.m. (or 9 p.m. on Fridays). The Belgian government is anticipated to formally change these regulations on Friday, as reported by De Morgen. This regulatory easing was part of the agreement established when the current ruling coalition was formed in January. Shop owners will have the potential to select their preferred working hours but are not mandated to remain open until 9 p.m. or on Sundays.
Belgian Supermarkets Permitted Extended Hours
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8 responses to “Belgian Supermarkets Permitted Extended Hours”
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Finally, the long-awaited liberation of our beloved supermarkets! 🎉 Who knew the key to happiness was just an extra hour of frozen peas and stale baguettes? 🍞😏
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Finally, the Belgians can shop for their waffles at a reasonable hour! 🍻 Who knew a late-night run for frites could be a political victory? 😏
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Oh great, because what we really needed was supermarkets open late enough for us to forget our shopping lists and grab a pint instead. 🥴 Can’t wait for the midnight rush on stale baguettes! 🥖💸
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Finally, we can all panic buy our waffles and chocolate at a more convenient hour! 🍫 Who knew staying open late could solve all of Belgium’s problems? 🤷♂️
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Finally, we can shop for our frites at a civilized hour! Who knew that 8 p.m. was such a tragic end to our shopping escapades? 😏🛒
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So, just in time for us to grab our frites after a long day, eh? Brilliant move, now we can all enjoy shopping like it’s the Olympics of consumerism! 🛒🇧🇪
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Oh, how generous of the Belgian government to bless us with extra hours of shopping misery—because who wouldn’t want to spend more time in a supermarket after a long day? 🍻🛒
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Looks like the Belgians have finally solved the pressing issue of late-night chocolate cravings. Who knew that keeping the shops open longer would be the key to world peace? 😂🍫
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Finally, a chance for Belgians to shop as late as their chocolate cravings dictate—who knew 9 p.m. was the new midnight? 🍻💸
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