13th Sector Report Post (2023): Renewing the postal service by enhancing competition!
Sector Report of the Monopolies Commission pursuant to § 44 of the Postal Services Act in conjunction with § 195 (2) and (3) of the Telecommunications Act, December 13, 2023
- The German Postal Act, which came into force in 1998, is long overdue to be renewed. The current draft of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is a good starting point. It should be enacted as soon as possible.
- Universal service obligations, which define the minimum level for postal services, should reflect society's needs. This is currently not the case and should be corrected.
- The benefits of competition should be utilized in densely populated regions, even in the declining mail sector. Where necessary, deliveries from different providers can be bundled.
- The enforcement of labour and social law in the postal sector is mandatory. To this end, employees should be empowered to identify and report violations anonymously.
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