Explainer: EU rules on e-commerce delivery
27 June 25
Celine Senay
This explainer covers the main EU rules related to the delivery of physical goods ordered in the context of an online B2C transaction.
The rules involve online retailers/traders, consumers and parcel operators and apply at the different steps of the online selling process.
New Single Market strategy includes review of EU and national agencies
22 May 25
Javier Huerta Bravo
The European Commission’s strategy was accompanied by the fourth Omnibus Package, including draft amendments to the General Data Protection Regulation to exempt companies with less than 750 employees from record-keeping obligations. The Commission also proposed to postpone the due diligence requirements for batteries by two years.
ERGP recommends to re-assess the universal service scope and obligations in the future review of postal regulation
12 May 25
Armen Ghalumyan
The ERGP’s draft report on the outline of the future postal regulatory framework, released for public consultation, provides wide-ranging recommendations on various areas including universal service and user needs, definitions and scope, and the role of the ERGP.
Explainer: VAT and customs rules for cross-border e-commerce
22 April 25
Celine Senay
The explainer covers the main rules regarding VAT in the context of cross-border e-commerce, applicable as of 1 July 2021.
The EU's VAT rules for the online sales of goods and services aim to facilitate cross-border trade, combat VAT fraud, reduce administrative and compliance costs, and ensure fair competition for EU businesses.
Alternative operators are gaining market share in the parcel market and employing more staff
11 April 25
Celine Senay
Between 2019 and 2023, the European postal market has been transformed by a continued decline in letter mail volumes, sustained growth in the parcels segment and significant changes in market structure.
Review of the postal universal service will be among Ofcom’s priorities for the next three years
01 April 25
Armen Ghalumyan
Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, defined its strategic priorities in the postal sector regulation in its newly published workplan. The regulator aims to ensure the availability of a sustainable and affordable universal service throughout the UK that meets changing user needs.