Poland and Italy decline to join Trump’s Board of Peace due to constitutional and structural concerns.

Poland and Italy have announced they will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, citing constitutional constraints and concerns over the initiative’s structure. Italy’s foreign minister cited a constitutional barrier requiring equal status among members, which the board’s current framework—granting Trump extensive powers—does not meet. Poland’s prime minister said national doubts about the board’s design prevent participation, though future involvement remains possible. Both nations expressed willingness to support Middle East peace and reconstruction efforts independently. The board, launched in January 2026 with 19 initial signatories, aims to fund Gaza’s rebuilding and promote global peace, with a leaders’ meeting scheduled for February 19 in Washington, D.C. Russia also confirmed it will not attend the first meeting.