Poland and Italy announced on Wednesday that they will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Peace Board, aligning with a growing list of Washington allies taking a cautious approach toward the initiative, according to international media reports.
The Peace Board was initially designed to support a ceasefire in Gaza, but Trump has reportedly envisioned a broader role for the mechanism in resolving global conflicts. This expanded scope has raised concerns among several countries, which fear the body could become a rival to the United Nations. The invitation extended to Russia and Belarus has further intensified unease among Western nations.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed his country’s decision during a government meeting, citing national reservations about the structure of the proposed body.
“Considering certain national doubts regarding the form of the board, under these circumstances Poland will not join the work of the Peace Board, but we will continue to analyze it,” Tusk stated.
He emphasized that Poland’s relations with the United States remain a priority, adding that Warsaw may reconsider participation if circumstances change.
Meanwhile, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani also confirmed that Italy will not take part in the Peace Board, pointing to constitutional restrictions.
“We cannot join the Peace Board because there is an insurmountable constitutional obstacle on Italy’s side,” Tajani said in an interview with Sky TG24.
However, he noted that Italy remains open to contributing to reconstruction and peace-building efforts in the Middle East through other frameworks.
Under the Italian Constitution, the country can only join international organizations under conditions of equal standing with other states. According to Italian officials, the current statute of the Peace Board does not meet this requirement, as it reportedly grants extensive executive powers to Trump.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who maintains close ties with Trump, stated last month that she had requested changes to the Peace Board’s conditions to allow Italy to participate.
International media reports suggest that Trump is expected to host the first meeting of the Peace Board in the United States later this month, with Kosovo reportedly among the participants.
