Lufthansa expects EC green light for ITA stake this year. German carrier said it is "expecting the EU Commission's approval for an investment in the Italian airline ITA Airwaysover the course of this year" In January the European Commission launched an in-depth investigation into the proposed deal between Lufthinsa and ITAAirways.
The Italian Treasury, currently the sole owner of the company that replaced the loss -making former flag-carrier Alitalia in 2021.