Swiss Post waives price increases for the Swiss press in 2013
Der Verwaltungsrat der Schweizer Post hat entschieden, auf die vorgesehene Preiserhöhung von 2 Rappen pro Zeitung für die Tageszustellung zu verzichten. Die Preiserhöhung war im September angekündigt worden.
The Swiss Media Association and Swiss Post reached this decision by mutual agreement following in-depth discussions, according to a statement from the association. They are satisfied with the result. Swiss Post has informed the French-speaking Swiss publishers' association Médias Suisses that it will waive the surcharge in 2013.
"We are pleased with the decision of the Swiss Post Board of Directors, even if the battle continues," said Médias Suisses according to SDA. Swiss Post intends to introduce the surcharge one year later, from January 1, 2014. However, the association is demanding that the savings made since the new postal legislation came into force on October 1 be examined in detail before any increase in rates.
