The Post Section:
- systematically observes and analyses the market in the postal sector;
- conducts market analyses in the context of the universal service regarding provision of the population with postal services and payment transaction services;
- evaluates the characteristics and effects of opening up the market in the national and international context;
- produces expert reports on the socio-economic effects of measures and regulatory instruments in the postal sector;
- evaluates the Postal Act and the associated ordinance;
- develops new basic legal principles;
- deals with basic policy on postal matters for the Division;
- evaluates applications for press support;
- works closely with the Broadcasters Divison to incorporate findings from indirect press support into the analysis and development of the media landscape.