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Germany seeks guarantees from Italy's UniCredit over Commerzbank takeover

Berlin seeks guarantees from UniCredit as its leverage over Commerzbank fades and the Italian lender moves closer to taking control.

  • German Finance Minister meets UniCredit CEO to secure Commerzbank guarantees.
  • UniCredit nears 50% takeover of Commerzbank, aiming for European banking powerhouse.
  • German leverage expected to decrease as UniCredit's stake grows in the merger.

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