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Berlin doesn’t have any special powers to block the deal but could hold onto its stake and seek to counter UniCredit’s moves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
In between, Ireland were unable to counter as England mixed spin with seam through the middle.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Proponents for special taxes on big tech firms say the goal is to force them to pay taxes where they carry out business, as well as to counter tax optimisation strategies.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
According to Dr. Barish, grandparents can help counter a cultural trend that has increasingly emphasized individual achievement over community and connection.
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
Grandpa hurried behind the counter, opened a drawer, and started fumbling through some papers.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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