Package Delivery Costs Rise

Germany will charge a two euro fee for package deliveries starting in October. The National Council will vote on this plan on Wednesday. The government believes this will help the environment.

The German government is introducing a new tax on package deliveries. The tax will be two euros per package. This cost will likely increase because of another tax, called VAT. Businesses and people who send packages will pay this fee. The government hopes this will reduce pollution and make shipping more expensive.

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