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ITA-Lufthansa (2): do the Euro-elections hinder marriage?

The vote in June will impose a new political vision on the dossier

The elections for the European Parliament, scheduled for 6 to 9 June 2024, could hinder the marriage of the two national airlines, the Italian ITA Airways and the German Lufthansa. Due to the electoral deadline, Brussels postponed the decision to 13 June 2024. However, the subsequent appointment of a new European Commissioner for Competition could require longer times. And this beyond the sacrifices...

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Rome, Italy, 04/29/2024 13:42
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: what are the obstacles

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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: European remedies impact Italy

A burden for the coffers of the two airlines and for the passengers of the "Bel Paese"

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Proposals to overcome the objections raised by Brussels regarding the privatization of the national carrier ITA Airways have been sent to the European Competition Commission, according to what the German... more

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