EuropeGermany Hands $15 Billion Bailout to Uniper After Russian Gas HitSavePrintThe Uniper logo in front of the utility's firm headquarters in Duesseldorf, Germany, on July 8, 2022. Wolfgang Rattay/ReutersReuters7/23/2022|Updated: 7/24/2022 FRANKFURT/HELSINKI/BERLIN—The German government stepped in to rescue Uniper with a 15 billion euro ($15.28 billion) bailout on Friday after the gas importer became the biggest casualty of Europe’s energy standoff with Russia so far.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesWaymo Goes Fully Autonomous in NashvilleFeb 10, 2026Vonn Says She Needs Multiple Surgeries for Complex Leg Fracture but Has No RegretsFeb 10, 2026Portugal Elects Socialist as President by LandslideFeb 08, 2026Iran’s Nobel Winner Narges Mohammadi Faces New Prison Term of More Than 7 YearsFeb 08, 2026Related TopicsGerman governmentOlaf ScholzUniperCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare