Germany opposes UniCredit’s offer for Commerzbank, working to thwart the Italian rival’s acquisition of one of its largest banks. This stance pits Berlin against Rome and European regulators. UniCredit recently acquired a 21% stake in Commerzbank and seeks to increase it to 29.9%, nearing the threshold for a mandatory takeover bid. Germany’s opposition stems from […]
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