What is the main suspicion behind the German authorities' searches related to Gazprom Germania?

German federal prosecutors stated there are suspicions that the sale and liquidation of Gazprom Germania were intended to disrupt the gas supply in Germany, constituting attempted sabotage.

How did the ownership change of Gazprom Germania unfold in early 2022, and what immediate action followed?

Berlin-based Gazprom Germania was effectively separated from its Russian parent group by its shareholders; a Moscow-based company with no connection to the energy industry emerged as the new owner, and immediately after the sale, that new owner ordered the liquidation of Gazprom Germania GmbH.

German authorities search sites over winding down German Gazprom unit

Jun 24, 2026

German federal prosecutors searched sites suspecting sabotage linked to the 2022 liquidation of Gazprom Germania, alleging the move aimed to disrupt Germany's gas supply.

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German authorities search sites over winding down German Gazprom unit

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