2009
12.10.2009	The final reports of  “The role of regulators in a more competitive postal market” (WIK Consult GmbH) and “The evolution of the european postal market since 1997 (ITA Consulting GmbH and WIK Consult GmbH)” have been posted on our website, see studies
08.01.2009	EU reforms on track but more progress needed in some Member States, says Commission report (IP/09/16)
2008
06.11.2008	Commissioner McCreevy and MEP Ferber receive Postal Users Group inaugural Awards
30.09.2008	The final report of the Ecorys study on the main developments in the postal sector (2006–2008) has been posted on our website, see studies.
24.06.2008	The Eurostat “Data in Focus: Postal Services in Europe” (2006) is published.
13.06.2008	Commissioner McCreevy to host high-level conference on postal market reform (IP/08/928)
27.02.2008	Publication of Postal Directive marks start date for real market opening (IP/08/323) Directive 2008/6/EC
31.01.2008	Commission welcomes the adoption of the EU Postal Directive. Market opening brings clear benefits for postal users (IP/08/163)
2007
09.11.2007	Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251 (2) of the EC Treaty concerning the common position of the Council on the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 97/67/EC concerning the full accomplishment of the internal market of Community postal services.(COM/2007/0695)
26.07.2007	The Eurostat “Data in Focus: Postal Services in Europe” (2004-2005) is published
10.07.2007	Speech of Charlie McCreevy : Postal Services - Statement to the European Parliament, Strasbourg
23.05.2007	Speech of Charlie McCreevy : Call for Action - Dinner-debate on the Third Postal Directive at the FFPI (Free and Fair Post initiative) - Strasbourg
16.03.2007	The Eurostat “Data in Focus: Postal Services in Europe” is published
2006
18.10.2006	Commission proposes full market opening by 2009, see Commission proposal; see also press release
29.06.2006	The final reports of the Wik-Consult and PricewaterhouseCoopers studies on “the main developments in the postal sector (2004–2006) and the impact on Universal service of the full market accomplishment of the postal internal market in 2009” have been posted on our website, see studies.
13.06.2006	Public consultation on Postal Services: Results are now available
27.02.2006	The public consultation closed on 27 Jan 2006. It is now not possible to take into account responses received after this date. Following the analysis of responses, a summary of the views expressed will be placed here on the Commission’s postal services website, and on the ’Your Voice in Europe’ portal.
2005
23.11.2005	Speech of C. McCreevy - Postal Services and the Internal Market
10.11.2005	The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the future of the EU postal sector. The results of this consultation will help the Commission to understand better the changing needs of consumers and businesses, the potential social and economic impacts of any further reforms and how the universal postal service could best be assured as markets become fully competitive. (IP/05/1402)
12.08.2005	The final reports of the Wik-Consult and Ecorys studies on “the evolution of the regulatory model for European postal services” and “the development of competition in the European postal sector” have been posted on our website, see “report & studies”.
27.06.2005	The calls for tender concerning "The impact on universal service of the full accomplishment of the postal internal market in 2009” study (MARKT/2005/03/E) and the “Main developments in the postal sector (2004–2006)” study (MARKT/2005/04/E) have been launched.
23.03.2005	Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the application of the Postal Directive
2004
20.08.2004	The final reports of the Wik and Nera studies on developments in the postal sector and the econonomics of postal services have been posted on our website, see “report & studies”.
19.08.2004	The Communication from the Commission and the Resolution of the Council on the UPU Congress, as well as the final report of the study on the relationship between the UPU, GATS and EC Law presenting the views of the consultant TMC Asser, have been posted on our website, see “international activities”.
04.05.2004	Newsletter 13 of the CES/TC331
2003
22.10.2003	Sector studies
02.10.2003	Newsletter 12 of the CES/TC331
14.07.2003	Commission moves against 13 Member States for failure to implement EU legislation
21.05.2003	European Commission launches a broad debate on the future of services of general interest in Europe
06.05.2003	VAT: Commission proposes application of VAT to postal services
06.05.2003	VAT on postal services: frequently asked questions
24.04.2003	Quality standards set by Member States for national mail
07.04.2003	Newsletter 11 of the CES/TC331
2002
28.11.2002	Newsletter 10 of the European Committee for Standardisation (CES)
26.11.2002	Report: 1997 Directive has delivered improved service quality
07.05.2002	Commission welcomes adoption of a new Directive fostering competition
13.03.2002	Commission welcomes European Parliament’s endorsement for more competition
2001
16.10.2001	Commission welcomes political agreement on further liberalisation
12.10.2001	Preparation of EU's Council of Telecommunications Ministers, Luxembourg, 15th October 2001
20.03.2001	Speech of F. Bolkestein - Let's do what we preach, Brussels
2000
22.12.2000	Little progress on postal services liberalisation at December 22 Telecommunications Council
13.12.2000	Speech of F. Bolkestein - Speech in Strasbourg
30.11.2000	Speech of F. Bolkestein - Surfing on the Wave of the Future, Brussels
22.06.2000	Presentation of the European Commission's proposal to open postal services to competition
30.05.2000	Proposal for further opening of postal services market - Frequently Asked Questions
30.05.2000	Commission proposes to speed up completion of the Internal Market