Frankfurt, Germany, April 15, 2026 (AFP) - Merz praises Lufthansa on centenary as strikes ruin party

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2026-04-15

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday praised "the strategic importance" of Lufthansa as the German airline giant marked its centenary, but the celebrations were marred by a wave of recent strikes. "Lufthansa provides technical and logistical support for the German government fleet," Merz said at Frankfurt Airport. "It also modifies and maintains the armed forces' transport, reconnaissance and refueling aircraft. The civilian know-how of your co......

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