The European Commission is ready to approve the 325 million euro deal between Ita and Lufthansa. The German giant is aiming to acquire from shareholder MEF a 41% stake in the company born from the ashes of Alitalia, and then rise in a second phase to 100% of the newco. The Commission's final okay is expected by July 4. Then, according to reports, it will take another couple of months to reach the closing, that is, the final contract between the two companies that will bring Ita into the Lufthansa galaxy.
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