UniCredit SpA has informed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office about its intention to make a €35 billion bid to increase its stake in Commerzbank AG. Bloomberg posted on X, citing sources familiar with the situation. This move is part of UniCredit's strategy to strengthen its position in the European banking sector. The bid aims to enhance UniCredit's influence over Commerzbank, a significant player in the German banking industry. The discussions are ongoing, and further developments are anticipated as both parties evaluate the potential impact of this proposal.