Question 18174 — positions

Summary

Mr. Yoann Gillet draws the attention of the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty to the challenges facing the La Poste company in carrying out its public service missions. The MP recalls that the law of February 9, 2010, having transformed La Poste into a limited company, confirmed four public service missions for the company: universal postal service, transport and press distribution, contribution to regional planning, as well as banking accessibility. Despite the significant reforms undertaken by the State and La Poste over the last two years, the MP emphasizes that the company's situation has not improved. In fact, the number of envelopes exchanged fell further by 9.2% in France in 2023, representing 16% of the company's turnover that same year. compared to 37% in 2008. The group also encountered significant difficulties in the field of parcels and its financial activity. The MP notes that the number of items has fallen from 18 million to 6 million in 10 years, while attendance at post offices has declined sharply according to the company, with 50% of offices welcoming fewer than 10 people per day. In total, the company recorded a loss of almost 600 million euros linked to mail and its net profit decreased by 49% in 2023. This downward trend in the volume of mail, press copies distributed and attendance at postal contact points is expected to increase the deficit between 2025 and 2030, jeopardizing the proper execution of the company's public service missions. The MP underlines that if the State entrusts a limited company with the responsibility of carrying out public service missions, it must do everything possible to guarantee their successful completion. The missions entrusted to La Poste in France are more extensive than elsewhere, which makes State management essential, particularly with regard to banking accessibility and contribution to regional planning. Although state compensation has increased in recent years, it is expected to decrease to 1 billion euros by 2025, without taking into account inflation which has a heavy impact on the country. Given the economic, social and territorial issues associated with these public service missions, the MP calls on the Minister to anticipate reforms in view of the 2025 deadline, the date on which the mandate granted to La Poste for universal postal service will end. As such, the MP questions the Minister on the measures he intends to take implemented to help the company guarantee the effective accomplishment of its public service missions. In addition, the MP asks that more short-term measures be put in place quickly while awaiting long-term reforms. Finally, the MP is opposed to the closures of post offices, recalling the essential role that they play in rural areas as well as in city districts. He asks him if the State will fulfill its role by financing the maintenance of the territorial network of post offices.

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