# Germany seeks guarantees from UniCredit over Commerzbank takeover

https://mins.news/en/item/58748

- euronews, 2026-09-15 04:37 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/09/15/germany-seeks-guarantees-from-italys-unicredit-over-commerzbank-takeover

> Berlin is seeking guarantees from Italy’s UniCredit as its leverage over Commerzbank wanes and the lender moves closer to taking control of the German bank.

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