The EU Commission clears financing of Denmark's national postal service

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10 Aug 2022

The EU Commission clears financing of Denmark’s national postal service

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EU Commission, State aid: Commission clears financing of Post Danmark’s universal service obligation, Press Release, 10 August 2022

State aid: Commission clears financing of Post Danmark's universal service obligation* The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Denmark's compensation to Post Danmark for its universal postal service obligation in 2020. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “In today's digital world, ordinary mail continues to be replaced by digital communications. This puts a strain on the activities of postal operators, which continue to offer a service that is important for citizens. Today's decision confirms that the compensation in favour of Post Danmark for the provision of universal

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European Commission, The EU Commission clears financing of Denmark’s national postal service, 10 August 2022, e-Competitions State aid and Service of General Economic Interest, Art. N° 108329

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