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ECB Clears UniCredit to Go Past 30 Percent of Commerzbank, Opening the Way to Control by Year-End

The European Central Bank lifted the ceiling on UniCredit's holding in its German rival, but Commerzbank still opposes the bid, Berlin wants guarantees and three approvals remain.

Oct 17, 2026

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BASF Approached Evonik About a Takeover That Would Reshape Europe's Chemicals Industry

The world's largest chemicals group has sounded out Evonik's management and its controlling shareholder, the RAG-Stiftung foundation, about a deal valuing its German rival at around twelve billion euros including debt.

Sep 26, 2026