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,

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 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.

Germany will not subject any potential takeover of Commerzbank by Italy's UniCredit to an investment screening, a German government source said on Thursday.

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UniCredit has since built its exposure to Germany's second-largest bank through ... which sold them off as it looked to unwind its position in Commerzbank. Berlin still holds a 12-percent stake ...

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.

Germany steps up criticism of UniCredit UniCredit ups Commerzbank stake via derivatives to 28% Seeking authorisation for stake of up to 29.9% UniCredit also trying to buy Italian rival BPM ...

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