I am a bit surprised no discussion here or on on EK forum.
As per German press:
https://global.handelsblatt.com/comp...-merger-722150
(BTW... IIRC this was the magazine that first suggested Mr. Hogan might lose his job.)
Post on FT M&M forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28015621-post64.html
PS. Mods - please feel free to merge with another thread, if this was already reported...