Germany, UniCredit and Commerzbank

Germany’s Habeck ‘Concerned’ About UniCredit Move on Commerzbank
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said he’s concerned about UniCredit SpA’s approach of Commerzbank AG, adding to opposition in Berlin to a potential deal.
Germany rejects UniCredit's latest Commerzbank stake hike in strongest rebuke yet
Germany rejected UniCredit's latest Commerzbank stake increase as an "uncoordinated and unfriendly approach" on Wednesday, strongly rebuking the Italian bank. UniCredit, which angered Berlin when it emerged as Commerzbank's biggest private investor in September,
Germany opposes UniCredit’s move to raise Commerzbank stake
Germany has reportedly opposed UniCredit's latest attempt to increase its stake in Commerzbank, describing the move as "uncoordinated and unfriendly". This response comes as the Italian banking giant UniCredit increased its potential stake in Germany’s Commerzbank to 28% from the current nearly 21% interest, reported Reuters.
Italy's UniCredit secures additional shares in Germany's Commerzbank
Major Italian bank UniCredit is expanding its stake in German lender Commerzbank through financial instruments, with the total position now amounting to around 28%, the Italian bank announced on Wednesday.
UniCredit raises stake in Commerzbank to 28% as Orcel ups ante on pursuit
Investors are watching whether UniCredit will proceed with a takeover venture of Germany’s Commerzbank or Italian peer Banco BPM.
UniCredit Ups Stake In Commerzbank On Growing Takeover Speculation
Unicredit, Italy's second largest bank, on Wednesday said it had increased its stake in Germany's Commerzbank from 21 percent to around 28 percent amid growing speculation of an attempted buyout.
Germany Blocks UniCredit's Overtures to Commerzbank: A Financial Standoff
Germany has rejected UniCredit's move to increase its stake in Commerzbank as an 'uncoordinated and unfriendly approach'. This strong rebuke comes amidst concerns about the Italian bank’s growing influence in Germany’s second-largest listed lender.
Any Commerzbank takeover by UniCredit not subject to investment screening, German government source says
Germany will not subject any potential takeover of Commerzbank by Italy's UniCredit to an investment screening, a German government source said on Thursday. The source said that was regardless of whether the German lender were considered so-called critical infrastructure or not.
Italy's UniCredit further expands stake in Germany's Commerzbank
Major Italian bank UniCredit is expanding its stake in German lender Commerzbank through financial instruments, with the total position now amounting to around 28%, the Italian bank announced on Wednesday.
UniCredit ups pressure on Commerzbank, fuelling German anger
Italian bank UniCredit said Wednesday it had boosted its stake in Germany's Commerzbank, intensifying takeover speculation and sparking condemnation from Berlin of an "unfriendly" move at a time the country is in political limbo.
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