Commentary: European Sunday Alliance needs to amend its proposal

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Sunday should not be declared an official rest day for Europeans, but if a new proposal moves forward it should be amended to also include those who have another day of rest. Who can argue with the idea that everyone would benefit from a weekly day of rest and relaxation? This seemingly self-evident notion is driving a new movement in Europe to reclaim Sunday as a day of rest for overworked and over-stressed Europeans. The European Sunday Alliance made its pitch to the European Union's Economic and Social Committee in Brussels on June 20, arguing that if Sunday were declared a "work-free day" across Europe, the result would be healthier families, a more cohesive society, and a more balanced lifestyle for everyone.

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