Brussels throws the lifesaver on Alitalia with water at its throat and gives the green light to the 400 million euro bridging loan. This was announced by the Minister of Economic Development Carlo Calenda, guest on TV at Otto e mezzo on La7: "Europe has given the go-ahead – he announced – on condition that sales work is done". In short, no gifts but a momentary help to keep the group standing and avoid the worst.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Gentiloni himself reiterated it a few days ago with a curt: "We certainly cannot nationalize it". And today the sharp denial of the German airline Lufthansa, on the voice of a possible interest in acquiring Alitalia: “We have a clear intention not to buy Alitalia“said chief financial officer Ulrik Svensson for the avoidance of doubt.
