Tag: European Commission

Future of UK rural post offices in doubt

Posted by | Apr 1, 2003 | |

The future of nearly 6,800 rural UK post offices was thrown into doubt last night after it emerged that a European Commission decision on a crucial Pounds 450 million aid package has been delayed until the summer. Although the Government has already pledged money to maintain the loss-making rural post office network, it needs Commission approval before the cash can be paid. A decision from commissioners was expected this month but has been delayed.

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Dutch Govt to give up KPN and TPG golden shares in long term

Posted by | Feb 11, 2003 | |

The Dutch government intends to give up its special veto rights in Royal KPN NV and TPG NV over the long term, but for the moment still sees holding on to the so-called golden shares as in the public interest, according to a letter from finance minister Hans Hoogervorst to parliament. The minister was responding to the European Commission’s recent request for the Dutch government to come up within two months with measures to end its special influence at the two companies and give up the golden shares. According to the EU, the preferred shares obstruct the free flow of capital and cross-border mergers in the EU.

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Trends in Postal Reform

Posted by | Oct 9, 2001 | |

The pivotal role of postal services and the need for further market reform – by Paul Waterschoot, director general, internal market, European Commission

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