Deutsche Post to Slow Mail Delivery and Raise Prices in 2025

A new postal law will extend delivery times while postage rates increase, with gradual implementation of changes through 2027.

Starting in 2025, most letters in Germany will take two working days to reach recipients, with delivery times extending to three days by 2027 under new regulations.
The price of a standard letter will increase from 85 to 95 cents, with rates for other mail and DHL packages also rising.
The Deutsche Post will introduce flexible delivery schedules, consolidating multiple letters into fewer delivery trips to reduce costs.
Urgent mail can still be sent via registered post for next-day delivery, costing €3.30, which is €2.35 more than standard postage.
The changes aim to improve cost efficiency for Deutsche Post, though some customers may experience less frequent mail deliveries.