The parliament votes on the outdated mail law.
On Thursday, the German legislature will decide on updating the outdated Postal Law. The last major transformation occurred back in 1998 when mail was still a significant medium compared to its current role in the digital world. The ruling coalition aims to update these regulations and relieve some of the pressure on the postal service, aiming for at least 95% of today's throw-out letters to reach their recipients three working days after the current standard, effectively delaying delivery by one day.
This change could potentially affect those who urgently require mail, meaning they might need to be a little more patient in anticipating its arrival. However, the postal service offers an alternative option known as priority mail which can be delivered faster but at a higher cost than standard deliveries.
Additionally, the new bill introduces stricter rules for using subcontractors. The positioning of postal machines is also expected to become easier. The parliamentary assembly is likely to adopt the legislation in a plenary session, and the Bundesrat is predicted to agree in July.
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In aligning with the proposed changes, the Bundestag is considering customizing the rules for using subcontractors within the Postal Act, aiming to bring it in line with the challenges of the digital age. Upon approval of the updated Postal Law in the Bundesrat, mail recipients may anticipate a revised delivery schedule, as the legislation aims for at least 95% of throw-away letters to arrive three working days after the current standard, effectively delaying delivery by one day.
