# Italy’s UniCredit wins ECB approval to control Germany’s Commerzbank

https://mins.news/en/item/102313

- Reuters, 2026-10-15 23:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/italys-unicredit-wins-ecb-approval-control-germanys-commerzbank-2026-10-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad16585b7b1a600013eea3b

> UniCredit, Italy’s second-largest bank, said the European Central Bank approved its move to control Commerzbank. Its stake in the German rival reached 48% after a hostile takeover offer was completed in July.

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