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Merz Backs Commerzbank Independence in Letter to Works Council

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed he wants Commerzbank AG to remain independent and opposes a takeover by the Italian lender UniCredit SpA.

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Corriere Della SeraCorriere Della Sera
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Unicredit, German Chancellor Merz Criticizes Orcel: "On Commerzbank Hostile Approach, Is Unacceptable"

The Registrar writes to the Bank's Works Council: "We take very seriously the fears you have expressed.

·Italy
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DeutschlandfunkDeutschlandfunk
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Commerzbank - Merz: Acquisition Not Acceptable

Federal Chancellor Merz has opposed the plans of the Italian Unicredit to take over the Commerzbank in Frankfurt.

·Germany
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La RepubblicaLa Repubblica
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Merz to the Attack of Unicredit: "Unacceptable Hostile Approach, Commerzbank Remains Independent"

The chancellor writes to workers' representatives on the supervisory board: "We take your concerns very seriously." Tomorrow Orcel speaks ...

·Turin, Italy
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ANSAANSA
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UniCredit's hostile approach is unacceptable says Merz

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reiterated his opposition to Commerzbank being taken over by Italy's UniCredit in a letter to the German bank's workers. (ANSA)

·Italy
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NRC HandelsbladNRC Handelsblad
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Merz Says ‘No’ to Unicredit’s Takeover of Commerzbank

No. Not going to happen. That, in short, is what Chancellor Friedrich Merz said about the proposed takeover by the Italian bank Unicredit…

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BloombergBloomberg
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Merz Backs Commerzbank Independence in Letter to Works Council

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed he wants Commerzbank AG to remain independent and opposes a takeover by the Italian lender UniCredit SpA.

·United States
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Sueddeutsche Zeitung broke the news in Munich, Germany on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
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