Portugal selects Lufthansa for proposed 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal

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Published: October 15, 2026

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Occurred: 2d ago

First reported by: Portuguese government announcement reported by Euronews

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In brief

Portugal has chosen Lufthansa as preferred bidder for a minority stake in TAP, but the sale remains subject to negotiations and regulatory approval.

Sources disagree

Factual claims where reporting sources diverge. Treat with care until confirmed by the primary investigator or regulator.

The €1.2 billion figure is variously described as the offer for 44.9% and as a potential total for up to 49.9%, while CAPA reports €1.025 billion for 44.9%.
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Portugal has selected Lufthansa Group as preferred bidder for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, advancing a long-running privatisation process and rejecting the rival proposal from Air France-KLM. The Portuguese government’s announcement on 14 October 2026 made Lufthansa the chosen strategic partner for the proposed initial 44.9% shareholding. It did not itself transfer ownership: negotiations, definitive contractual arrangements and regulatory approvals remain ahead.

The central confirmed financial figures require care. Lufthansa said it offered €1.025 billion for 44.9% of TAP. Several…

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