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Germany formally rejects UniCredit takeover bid for Commerzbank

The German government has officially declined UniCredit’s €39bn acquisition offer for Commerzbank, stating its continued commitment to maintaining the lender's independence.

By 29 Jun 2026 · 01:30 CET Updated 29 Jun 2026 · 01:30 CET

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According to Euronews, the German government has formally rejected the unsolicited €39bn takeover bid submitted by UniCredit for Commerzbank. Officials confirmed the rejection, explicitly stating their support for the financial institution to remain independent.

The decision follows mounting pressure regarding the future of the lender. No further details regarding the government's long-term strategy for its stake in Commerzbank were provided in the reporting.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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