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Bundesnetzagentur approves steep postal price rise for Deutsche Post amid falling mail volumes
The Federal Network Agency has authorized Deutsche Post to increase its postage rates substantially, attributing the move to a drop in letter shipments.
The regulator, which oversees the German letter market, issued a decision on Monday allowing Deutsche Post to raise its prices for the next 24 months. Officials said the hike reflects the need to spread costs over fewer mailed letters as digital communication grows. Deutsche Post had asked for an even larger increase, but the agency rejected that request.
Why it matters
Higher postage costs will affect anyone sending letters in Germany, reflecting broader shifts toward digital communication.
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