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UniCredit’s CEO Andrea Orcel is closing in on a historic takeover of Commerzbank after nearly two years of relentless pressure, now with a crucial meeting set with Germany’s finance minister. With UniCredit holding nearly half the bank, political resistance has crumbled amid internal German coalition chaos and economic distractions. Once seen as untouchable, Commerzbank’s strategic importance is being reevaluated — even its chairman is now open to talks. Berlin’s surprise sale of shares last fall triggered UniCredit’s bold move, turning a quiet investment into a full-scale bid. With the ECB reportedly leaning toward approval and both stocks surging since the campaign began, the stage is set for a pivotal negotiation that could reshape Europe’s banking landscape.

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