Italy – Update on disruption resulting from national strike

[November 9. 2026] Further to EmIS 212/2026, the designated operator of Italy, Poste Italiane, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that the disruption arising from the national strike held on 30 October 2026 has now subsided. As a result, postal operations are returning to normal.

With regard to reduced compliance with the applicable service level agreement for the customs clearance of items arriving from non-EU countries, the situation remains as described in EmIS messages 198/2026 and 212/2026.

Poste Italiane thanks Union member countries and their designated operators for their understanding and cooperation, and will provide further updates via EmIS as additional information becomes available.