The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Transportation / Storage Postal and courier activities Postal activities under universal service obligation 53.1 - Postal activities under universal service obligation
1,500 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 March 2025
Employment effect (start)
6 March 2025
Foreseen end date
1 January 2026
Description
PostNord Denmark will cease letter delivery from January 2026, following years of declining mail volumes and market liberalization. Of the 2,200 employees currently handling letters, 1,500 will be dismissed, while 700 will be reassigned to parcel operations. The Taastrup letter terminal will be closed, though additional affected locations have not been specified.
The Danish government has proposed a DKK 600 million compensation package, pending EU approval, to assist with the transition. The restructuring follows the 2024 postal reform, which removed PostNord’s exclusive service obligations and fully liberalized the market.
Eurofound (2025), PostNord, Internal restructuring in Denmark, factsheet number 202466, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202466.
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