Italian PM hopes Intesa's takeover target Monte dei Paschi won't be broken up

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) should not be “dismembered” amid Intesa Sanpaolo’s takeover bid. The comment signals political caution around the bank consolidation, likely adding uncertainty to deal outcomes and affecting investor sentiment toward Italian banking.

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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) should not be “dismembered” amid Intesa Sanpaolo’s takeover bid. The comment signals political caution around the bank consolidation, likely adding uncertainty to deal outcomes and affecting investor sentiment toward Italian banking.