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Deutsche Post Challenges Postal Rate Decision in Court

The company disputes a regulator-approved 10.5% postage hike, seeking higher increases for future years.

  • Deutsche Post has filed a lawsuit with the Cologne Administrative Court against the Federal Network Agency's decision on postage rate increases.
  • The regulator approved a 10.5% increase for letter postage and a 7.2% increase for DHL package rates starting January 2025.
  • Standard letter postage will rise from 85 cents to 95 cents, and postcards will also cost 95 cents, a 25-cent increase.
  • Deutsche Post argues the approved increase is insufficient to cover operational costs and seeks clarity on cost considerations for future rate adjustments post-2027.
  • The lawsuit does not delay the January postage hike, and the legal process is expected to be lengthy.
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