BAThe article discusses the ongoing issue of small businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) facing financial losses due to the current law prohibiting retail operations on Sundays. The proposed amendment to the Internal Trade Law, which would allow small businesses to operate on Sundays if owned by the owner or family members, has not yet been approved by the federal government. Business owners report losing competitiveness compared to shops in Republika Srpska and note that tourists visiting smaller towns during weekends cannot purchase basic necessities. The exception to this rule exists only in Orašje. Politician Admir Čavalić criticizes the partial implementation of this rule, calling it discriminatory and politically contentious, and suggests that the lack of progress may be linked to the ongoing political situation and upcoming elections. He also mentions the phenomenon of 'total tolerance' for Sunday trading in some areas. Mersiha Beširović, president of the Federation of Trade and Service Workers’ Union of BiH, states that the proposal was discussed last year and that the union supports solutions that meet workers' interests.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the issue through the lens of workers' rights and social equity, emphasizing the negative impact of the current law on small businesses and workers. It highlights criticism from a politician (Admir Čavalić) who views the partial exception in Orašje as politically motivated and a '
Why these scores (Factual 75 · Objective 60): The article reports on proposed changes to the Internal Trade Law allowing small shops to operate on Sundays, citing concerns from shop owners about financial losses and reduced competitiveness compared to Republika Srpska. It mentions the lack of progress with the federal government and references
