Reforms to bring public postal systems up to speed with the e-commerce age have been postponed
The European Commission has delayed a long-awaited overhaul of Europe’s post and parcel delivery rules until early 2027, officials have told Euractiv.
The EU is still using postal rules written for the age of letters, while the main focus of business has moved on to parcels, e-commerce, and private delivery firms.
The EU Delivery Act had been included in the Commission’s 2026 work programme, with a proposal initially expected after the summer. But an EU official also confirmed that the legislation will be moved to 2027.
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