Deutsche Post Increases Stamp Prices and Ends Prio-Brief Service

The price hike comes as new postal regulations allow longer delivery times, making expedited services more expensive.

The Bundesnetzagentur has approved a 10.5% increase in postal rates, effective January, with standard stamps potentially rising from 85 to 95 cents.
The Prio-Brief service, which offered faster delivery for an additional fee, will be discontinued by the end of 2024.
From 2025, the delivery requirement for standard letters will extend to three days, instead of the current next-day delivery.
The new postal law introduces a shift where urgent mail must be sent as a registered letter, costing significantly more than the Prio-Brief.
The changes reflect a broader adaptation to declining mail volumes and increased reliance on electronic communication.