Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp smiles prior to the annual general meeting of Germany's Commerzbank bank, on May 20, 2026 in Wiesbaden, western Germany. Commerzbank plans to fend off a hostile takeover by Italy's UniCredit with job cuts and higher profit targets. The Frankfurt-based bank announced earlier in May 2026 that it will cut a further 3,000 jobs by 2030 and raised its business targets. Lower costs and higher profits are driving up the share price, making a potential takeover more expensive. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP via Getty Images)