Europe: UniCredit approved for Commerzbank as France-Germany emissions talks advance
Cross-border banking approvals, emissions negotiations, and industrial protests shape the agenda.
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What happened
UniCredit won ECB approval to control Germany's Commerzbank. 7 France and Germany are nearing a deal on car emissions rules and Britain's 'Made in EU' status. 8 Eni warned of a shutdown risk at its southern Italy refinery due to steelworkers' protests. 12
Why it matters
The emissions compromise reflects a broader EU debate as leaders spar over energy costs. 58 Cross-border banking consolidation tests the ECB's oversight capacity. 7
What to watch
Germany is planning an AI cooperation deal with Nvidia, according to Handelsblatt. 10 The Eurogroup will set up a dialogue with China on macroeconomic policy. 3
Sources · 15
[1]@ec.europa.eu @ecb.europa.eu #Eurogroup to set up a dialogue with China to discuss macroeconomic policy. We aim to foster mutual understanding, sustainable growth and a vibrant industry while preserving the rules-based international order. We look forward to continuing this work.
European Central Bank · Bluesky
[2]Britain’s Biggest Business Lobby Calls for Tax Cuts and Lower Energy Bills
OilPrice.com
[3]Eni flags shutdown risk at southern Italy refinery due to steelworkers' protest reut.rs/3WtDZ2k
Reuters · Bluesky
[4]France, Germany near deal on car emissions, Britain 'Made in EU' status reut.rs/3VC7M8Z
Reuters · Bluesky
[5]The co-leader of the populist-right Alternative for Germany has good reason to think her moment has arrived. But working out what she stands for can prove elusive
The Economist · Bluesky
[6]Germany plans AI cooperation deal with Nvidia, Handelsblatt says reut.rs/3WtLgiE
Reuters · Bluesky
[7]Union Investment Sells Meatpacking District Retail Condo for $27M
Commercial Observer
[8]Under Alice Weidel’s leadership the Alternative for Germany, a right-wing populist party, has been riding high. Where might she take it next? Tune in to our interview with her from 6pm London time on The Insider
The Economist · Bluesky
[9]Bank of England's Bailey says second-round inflation pressures look subdued so far reut.rs/4s6KIeD
Reuters · Bluesky
[10]Favoritos al Balón de Oro 2026, según los últimos pronósticos
La Nación (Argentina)
[11]Conference on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Economics, Finance, and Central Banking
Bank of Canada
[12]There is a large, diverse population of ethnic-minority Europeans in Britain. Often overlooked, they challenge assumptions about immigration and Europe bit.ly/4zupfyD Illustration: Ryan Chapman
The Economist · Bluesky
[13]Italy's UniCredit wins ECB approval to control Germany's Commerzbank reut.rs/4s4UnlM
Reuters · Bluesky
[14]LIVE: Students in France continue blockades at schools youtube.com/live/w3urP1h...
Reuters · Bluesky
[15]EU resists bid to weaken emissions rules as leaders spar over energy costs
FT Companies
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