Macron secures Qatari LNG supply deal amid European energy crunch

French President Macron announced a deal with Qatar for 2 TWh of LNG per month during winter, following a similar agreement with the UAE and Bahrain for 200,000 tonnes of diesel monthly. This diversifies France's energy imports amid ongoing European supply concerns, though the volumes are modest relative to national consumption. The deal underscores Gulf states' growing role in European energy security.