Germany’s chancellor decried “unfriendly attacks” on banks after UniCredit moved to raise its stake in the lender.

UniCredit stunned markets by buying a 9% stake in Germany's second-largest lender. As Commerzbank's management now tries to fend off a possible takeover, DW explores the next possible moves.

Italian government officials are growing frustrated at Germany’s opposition to a potential takeover of Commerzbank AG by Milan-based UniCredit Spa, threatening to disrupt the delicate diplomatic relations between Berlin and Rome.