Qatar signs 27-year gas deal with China
FOX NewsAPR 3 2023
With the war in Ukraine escalating, Germany is scrambling to find alternatives to Russian gas. For example, Berlin is working on a solidarity agreement with Italy that could include gas sharing. In addition, it has signed agreements on gas deliveries with Austria and Denmark. Forging ties with big exporters is necessary to diversify its supplies as quickly as possible. While it may not prevent a short-term energy crunch, the 15-year deal with Qatar is crucial to Germany’s long-term energy security.
Germany — ironically a blatant critic of Qatar's hosting of the 2022 soccer World Cup due to its violation of human rights and its treatment of the LGBTQ community — has silenced its voice by prioritizing business over values. Moreover, the short-term agreement underlines the European economic powerhouse's commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2045. The urge to shake hands with Qatar is beyond comprehension.