Deutsche Post to Cut 8,000 Jobs in Response to Shrinking Mail Market

The job cuts come days after a wage agreement with Verdi, as the company seeks to address declining letter volumes and rising costs.

Deutsche Post, now part of the DHL Group, will reduce its workforce in Germany by 8,000 positions by the end of 2025, primarily through natural attrition.
The job cuts follow a recent wage agreement with the Verdi union that includes a 5% pay increase over two years and additional vacation days for workers.
The company cites an 8% decline in letter volumes in 2024, driven by reduced demand for advertising mail, as a key factor in the decision to cut costs.
DHL Group aims to save over €1 billion annually by 2026 through global cost-cutting measures, including the announced reductions in its German operations.
The announcement has sparked criticism from union leaders and employee representatives, who argue that political and regulatory changes have created unfair competition in the shrinking mail market.