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Lufthansa Loses Case Over €6 Billion Pandemic Bailout

EU top court says Brussels mishandled approval of the €6 billion pandemic-era aid for the German carrier.

Published Apr 23, 2026, 5:21 AM EDT | WFMZZ

German airline giant Lufthansa lost a legal battle at the EU's top court over a six-billion-euro ($7 billion) pandemic-era government bailout. The court ruled that Brussels mishandled its approval of the cash injection.