Law Protecting Delivery Workers Remains in Effect - Germany’s courier fraud law faces collapse after political turmoil
Germany’s Package Courier Protection Law, introduced in 2019, was designed to tackle fraud in the parcel delivery sector. The legislation aimed to ensure subcontractors paid proper social security contributions by holding primary contractors accountable. However, its future now remains uncertain after political setbacks.
The law was originally set to expire on 31 December 2025. Before that, the coalition government had intended to make it permanent in 2024. But those plans fell through when the governing alliance collapsed, leaving the legislation in limbo.
The rule also ties into the EU’s Machinery Regulation, adding another layer of complexity. Without further action, the law’s provisions could lapse entirely at the end of next year.
If no new agreement is reached, the law will end as scheduled. This would remove key protections against social welfare fraud in the courier industry. The outcome now depends on whether lawmakers revisit the issue before the deadline.
