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Association of European Public Postal Operators

PostEurop AISBL

PostEurop is the trade association representing European public postal operators.

Lobbying Activity

Public postal operators demand flexible rules to save universal service

14 Nov 2025
Topic — Reform of the EU postal regulatory framework focusing on delivery services and consumer protection.
Message — The organization calls for a flexible framework that allows Member States to adapt service frequency and standards to local needs. They also insist that e-commerce parcels remain outside the scope of sector-specific postal regulations to avoid over-regulation.12
Why — Public operators would reduce their financial risks and avoid burdensome new regulations for parcel businesses.34
Impact — Rural citizens may receive mail less frequently if member states lower minimum delivery standards.56
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PostEurop Urges Grid Investment and Fiscal Support for Electric Fleets

8 Sept 2025
Topic — The initiative aims to set minimum zero-emission vehicle requirements for large corporate fleets.
Message — PostEurop urges the Commission to increase grid capacity and shorten permitting times for charging infrastructure. They request fiscal support to lower ownership costs and oppose mandatory zero-emission targets.123
Why — Reduced operational costs and better infrastructure would allow postal operators to remain economically competitive.45
Impact — Climate objectives may be compromised if mandatory targets are discarded in favor of biofuels.67
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Meeting with Mehdi Hocine (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

10 Jul 2025 · Discussion with PostEurop regarding the “EU Delivery Act”

Meeting with Virginie Joron (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Jun 2025 · handicap, seniors, garder option des relevés papiers (banque...) pour consommateurs (poste...keemp me posted)

European postal operators demand dedicated category in EU Taxonomy

26 Mar 2025
Topic — Amendments to EU Taxonomy reporting rules to make disclosures simpler for companies.
Message — PostEurop requests a new category for postal activities that aggregates several existing transport classifications. They argue for simplifying reporting because operators do not calculate revenue based on individual vehicle types. Additionally, they call for removing specific environmental criteria regarding tires.123
Why — This consolidation would lower administrative costs by streamlining complex reporting requirements.4
Impact — Environmental advocates lose specific safeguards aimed at reducing pollution from vehicle tires.5
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Postal operators urge EU to end burdensome procurement oversight

7 Mar 2025
Topic — The European Commission is evaluating three directives regulating public procurement and concessions.
Message — Postal markets are now competitive and do not require strict oversight. They request a total exemption from the Utilities and classic procurement regimes. Current rules are discriminatory because they only apply to public operators.123
Why — This would reduce administrative costs and protect confidential commercial purchasing strategies.45
Impact — Unregulated government influence could lead to market distortions and unfair competition.6
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Meeting with Elena Arveras (Cabinet of Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque)

22 Jan 2025 · Sector-Specific Standards (Road Transport)

PostEurop calls for sector-specific international data transfer tools

8 Feb 2024
Topic — A review of the General Data Protection Regulation's application and functioning.
Message — The organization requests that international data transfer tools accommodate a sector-specific approach. They urge national authorities to consider the unique nature of public service activities when interpreting rules.12
Why — Specific sectoral rules would reduce interpretation risks and compliance challenges for members.3
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Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

28 Nov 2023 · custom issues

Response to Revision of the Union Customs Code

7 Nov 2023

Please find attached the PostEurop Position on the EU Customs Reform of 7 November 2023, contributing to the legislative deliberations on: The Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 [COM (2023) 258 final]; and The Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 as regards the introduction of a simplified tariff treatment for the distance sales of goods and Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 as regards the elimination of the customs duty relief threshold [COM (2023) 259 final].
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Meeting with Patricia Reilly (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness)

6 Jul 2023 · Discussion of customs protocols

Response to VAT in the Digital Age

3 Apr 2023

Please find attached PostEurops Position on the European Commissions proposal for VAT in the digital age of 3 April 2023.
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Response to VAT in the Digital Age

12 Apr 2022

Please find attached the PostEurop Position on the European Commission’s initiative “VAT in the digital age” of 12 April 2022.
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Response to Count your transport emissions: CountEmissions EU

17 Dec 2021

PostEurop is fully committed to play its part in addressing global environmental challenges within the framework of the EU Green Deal and by supporting the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Indeed, postal companies all over Europe have been actively measuring and reducing their GHG emissions for several years. For example, PostEurop put in place a GHG reduction programme for its members more than ten years ago. Likewise, the IPC developed the Sustainable Measurement and Monitoring System (SMMS) in 2008 in response to postal CEOs’ requests for the postal sector to reduce its carbon footprint. The SMMS set the target to reduce collectively by 2020 combined carbon emissions from its own operations by 20%. In 2014, a new target was introduced for the group: to reduce total carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3 –outsourced transport) per letter mail and per parcel by 20% by 2025, from a 2013 baseline. Finally, a 2030 sustainability target to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% versus 2019 was agreed last year. The need for the sector to act is today compounded by the boom in e-commerce, which was accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic (e.g. retail e-commerce grew by more than 25% in 2020 – Statista). PostEurop, therefore, welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to provide a common framework for calculating and reporting GHG emissions of transport operations. For postal operators to continually improve their environmental performance, they need to have a good understanding of where carbon and air pollution hot spots are in the value chain to be able to meaningfully address them. At the same time, the standards and tools which are currently on the market (e.g. EN 16258) are not fully suited for the postal service industry as they suggest an allocation of emissions to shipments based on tonne-km (i.e. the product of weight and distance), which is not common in postal operations. PostEurop calls for a unified methodology that addresses the specificities of the postal service industry, defined in close collaboration with the postal sector, which is aligned with the emerging ISO 14083 standard but also includes an opening clause for postal service providers to adapt its use to postal operations, i.e. by allocating shipment emissions also with other metrics than tonne-km. The methodology must allow the postal service industry to 1) better measure and manage their environmental impact and 2) better communicate their performance to, among others, customers, consumers and investors. Finally, PostEurop would like to stress that this common calculation framework should be developed in line and be consistent with other European Commission reporting initiatives, in particular the European Taxonomy and the CSRD. This framework should also be aligned with international and European standards and guidance to achieve its objectives regarding uptake and comparability. PostEurop underlines its strong interest for this initiative and its willingness to take part in the open public consultation once it is launched in 2022, and to be one of the sectors consulted as part of targeted stakeholder consultations.
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Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

17 Nov 2021 · Postal services in the EU

Response to Digital Services Act package: ex ante regulatory instrument of very large online platforms acting as gatekeepers

5 May 2021

PostEurop is the trade association representing Universal Service Providers (USPs) for post. As USPs, PostEurop’s members ensure everyone is connected and has access to postal services, enabling consumers and SMEs to send and receive letters and parcels wherever they are. This contributes to economic growth and social cohesion across the EU. As such, PostEurop shares the European Commission’s ambition to ensure fair and open markets in the platform economy. In principle, PostEurop’s members welcome the European Commission’s proposed Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the new rules related to large and systemic online platforms, acting as gateways and evolving into broad digital ecosystems. The new rules should be drafted in order to benefit online shoppers and e-retailers across the EU, providing them with better choice in core platform services and in ancillary services. See further PostEurop’s Position Paper on Digital Markets Act in the attachment.
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Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

5 May 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on ISC2 Release1 operation and outstanding challenges for postal operators, and on low value consignments and the lack of transition period for the VAT e-commerce package roll-out on 1 July 2021.

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

17 Feb 2021 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on ISC2 and VAT e-commerce implementation

Meeting with Gerassimos Thomas (Director-General Taxation and Customs Union)

20 Nov 2020 · Videoconference - Exchange of views on customs and VAT issues related to postal consignments

Meeting with Pauline Weinzierl (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and LA POSTE

27 Apr 2020 · Introduction to PostEurop and current issues

Response to Report on the Application and Evaluation of the Postal Services Directive

14 Apr 2020

PostEurop's feedback on the Roadmap for the evaluation of the Postal Services Directive
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Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

20 Sept 2018 · EU legislation related to e-commerce (parcel delivery, end of unjustified geoblocking), future of postal services

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President)

19 Oct 2017 · Cross-border parcel delivery services, e-commerce, innovation

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

2 May 2016 · e-Commerce, parcel delivery

Meeting with Vivian Loonela (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

1 Mar 2016 · e-commerce and Cross-border Parcel Delivery

Meeting with Adrienn Kiraly (Cabinet of Commissioner Tibor Navracsics)

3 Jun 2015 · Digital Single Market

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

16 Apr 2015 · Digital Single Market, parcel delivery, industry voluntary action

Meeting with Maria Elena Scoppio (Cabinet of Commissioner Pierre Moscovici)

9 Feb 2015 · Union Customs Code - implementing and delegated acts

Meeting with Fabrice Comptour (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip), Fabrice Comptour (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip), Fabrice Comptour (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Fabrice Comptour (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Jasmin Battista (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip), Jasmin Battista (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Jasmin Battista (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Jasmin Battista (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip), Kamila Kloc (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip), Kamila Kloc (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip), Kamila Kloc (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Kamila Kloc (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

2 Feb 2015 · Parcel Delivery (also participating from Cab Bieńkowska Mr. Fabrice Comptour)

Meeting with Fabrice Comptour (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

2 Feb 2015 · Intro meeting