Swiss Post needs planning security and is withdrawing appeal before Federal Administrative Court

Swiss Post is withdrawing its pending appeal against a ruling by the Competition Commission (COMCO). The procedure had been underway for over ten years. The ruling concerns the structure of discounts on letters for major customers. Pricing measures are an important pillar of Swiss Post’s new strategy. This also includes discounts. In order to push ahead with this strategy without delay, Swiss Post does not want to have to pursue a legal procedure that could go on for many more years. Instead, it needs clarity and has therefore decided to withdraw the appeal. Consequently, Swiss Post is now accepting the fine of 22.6 million francs.