The reason? A new European law that deals with "business tracks" that large companies operate in the Union to monitor and treat human rights and environment throughout their supply chain.

Qatar, which has become a significant gas supplier for Europe especially since the Russian invasion of Ukraine (about 12% -14% of the LNG supply to Europe), sees this law harm and create an unstable business environment. 

According to Qatar, the requirement to include climatic transition programs that match the 1.5 ° C's destination of Paris Agreement - "undermines the rights of the states to determine their own contributions themselves."