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Dutch Postal Operator PostNL Loses Second Bid for State Support

Dutch postal operator PostNL lost Friday its second attempt to get financial assistance from the Dutch government this year after a court rejected it again, saying that the state had no obligation grant the subsidy.

The interim relief judge stated that the Netherlands Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal wasn't convinced that the company’s situation was so dire as to require the Minister of Economic Affairs provide financial assistance this year and next, as requested.

PostNL asked for the Dutch government to contribute 30 million euros ($35,1 million) and 38 millions in 2026. The request was rejected in early August.

The Dutch tribunal stated that "the burden on PostNL can be eased by financial support or the UPD obligations" referring to the rules which require PostNL to deliver mail throughout the Netherlands for a set rate.

The Minister would prefer this.

By 0819 GMT, shares in the group had fallen 0.7%.

(source: Reuters)