PostNL is requesting an €80 million subsidy from the government for the coming year, citing rising costs associated with its legally mandated postal delivery service in the Netherlands. The company argues that expenses stemming from this legal obligation should not fall solely on the business. PostNL warns that this financial uncertainty is creating unacceptable pressure on the company and its employees. The request highlights the increasing financial challenges faced by postal services due to universal service obligations. This concerns the delivery of letters and packages to every address in the Netherlands, regardless of location or cost. PostNL asserts that the current situation is unsustainable without government support. The company’s statement was released on Tuesday.