While postal cost increases were not on the list, for anyone familiar with the German postage system further increases can only be assumed. Costs to send packages to the US have increased considerably, with small packages now four times more expensive than they previously were, or €15.89. Deutsche Post says the price increase is necessary to keep up with costs. The Universal Postal Union, which represents 192 member countries, recommended an increase in the costs for sending goods via a letter. It is estimated that in 2018, more than 100 million small packages were sent from outside the EU to Germany last year.

Source: The Local February 04, 2019 10:07 UTC