The government has decided to enter individual negotiations with Lufthansa and Air France-KLM to finalize the sale of 44.9% of the national flag carrier, TAP. Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro stated that while the two proposals differ, their overall value is similar, necessitating an additional round of talks to secure improved offers.
Government begins final negotiations for TAP privatization
Friday, 4 September 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
António Leitão Amaro is Portugal's Minister of the Presidency (Ministro da Presidência) in the government led by Luís Montenegro. He is a key figure in the Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrata or PSD) and often is the government's spokesperson. Those following housing and rental policy should note his role in announcing the June 2024 measures regarding evictions and inheritances.
8 sources
- Portugal asks Air France-KLM, Lufthansa for improved offers in TAP saleReuters ·
- TAP: Air France-KLM awaits new round of negotiations with “anticipation”eco.sapo.pt ·
- TAP sale. Government begins final negotiations with the two candidatesrtp.pt ·
- Government to begin final negotiations with two aviation groups bidding for TAPportugalresident.com ·
- Reprivatisation of TAP moves forward with approved reportXXV Governo Constitucional ·
- Government to negotiate with the two bidders for TAPobservador.pt ·
- Government to negotiate individually with the two bidders for TAPcnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- Air France-KLM awaits new round of negotiations for the purchase of TAP with "anticipation"cmjornal.pt ·
