news Project Syndicate 2026-08-25

Monte dei Paschi di Siena Takeover Attempt Highlights EU Banking Integration Issues

Italy's oldest bank's fight against a takeover reveals deep-seated challenges in EU financial integration and the need for better European financing channels.

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