UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel has indicated limited prospects for advancing his acquisition strategy, citing Commerzbank as too expensive and Italy effectively blocking a takeover of Banco BPM. The acquisition efforts have faced resistance from Italian foundations and regulatory hurdles, with the government applying golden power restrictions, which former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi described as a "nuclear bomb" to the economy and a serious infringement on free market principles. Meanwhile, prosecutors have intensified scrutiny of key players in the Italian banking sector, including UniCredit, Delfin, and Caltagirone, amid a broader battle over the country's banking consolidation. On a separate note, the Italian government is involved in the extradition case of Carla Zambelli, who has been located in Italy and may be extradited soon. Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Ricardo Lewandowski referenced the extradition of Cesare Battisti as a precedent and expects Zambelli's extradition to happen shortly. Zambelli expressed confidence in the autonomy of the Italian government and parliament regarding her case.