# TAP privatisation: Portugal opens talks with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa

https://mins.news/en/item/45638

- euronews, 2026-09-04 15:12 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/09/04/tap-privatisation-portuguese-government-opens-talks-with-air-france-klm-and-lufthansa

> Portugal has opened talks with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa over the privatisation of TAP. The deal could be completed soon and would involve selling up to 49.9% of the airline’s share capital, with 5% reserved for employees.

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