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PostNL seeks 80 million euros in additional compensation for mail delivery

PostNL is seeking 80 million euros in government compensation for 2025 due to the high costs of fulfilling legal mail delivery obligations. The company contends that current regulations are outdated and is urging the government to expedite a new postal law to address declining mail volumes.

PostNL is requesting an 80 million euro subsidy from the Dutch government to cover the rising costs associated with its legally mandated mail delivery services for the upcoming year. The company argues that it is unfair to bear the financial burden of outdated legal requirements, particularly as post volumes continue to decline significantly. This request follows previous subsidy applications for 2025 and 2026, which are currently involved in ongoing legal proceedings. The firm warns that this ongoing financial uncertainty places immense pressure on its operations and workforce.

Maurice Unck, director of PostNL's Dutch mail division, criticized the government for delaying a new postal law that has been pending since 2020. The current mandates require the company to maintain full Saturday deliveries and a vast network of underutilized mailboxes. While the delivery deadline for standard mail was recently extended to two days, PostNL advocates for a three-day window to maintain long-term reliability and affordability. The company states it cannot implement necessary logistical adjustments without further legislative clarity.

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