The EU sends commissioner to Trump’s Gaza peace board meeting amid uncertainty over observer status.

The European Union will send Commissioner Dubravka Suica to the first formal meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington on February 16, 2026, focusing on Gaza. The EU is not joining as a formal member, and its observer status remains uncertain. Suica’s attendance reflects the bloc’s commitment to supporting a ceasefire and post-war reconstruction in Gaza, despite concerns over the board’s expanded mandate, governance, and potential conflict with the UN Charter. While some EU members like Italy, Romania, Greece, and Cyprus have accepted observer roles, Hungary and Bulgaria are participating as full members. The EU, a major humanitarian donor since October 2023, seeks to maintain influence in Gaza’s recovery and avoid exclusion from U.S.-led peace efforts.