WARSAW, Feb 11 (Reuters) – Poland and Italy will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, Warsaw and Rome said on Wednesday, adding to the list of Washington’s allies remaining on the sidelines.
Initially designed to cement Gaza’s ceasefire, Trump sees the Board of Peace taking a wider role in resolving global conflicts which some countries fear means it could become a rival to the United Nations.
This along with the fact that Russia and Belarus were invited to join means many Western countries have taken a cautious approach.
“Taking into account certain national doubts regarding the shape of the board, under these circumstances Poland will not join the work of the Board of Peace, but we will analyse it,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk told a government meeting.
“Our relations with the United States have been and will remain our priority, so if the circumstances change that will enable joining the work of the Board, we do not rule out any scenario.”
Tusk was due to meet nationalist rival President Karol Nawrocki later on Wednesday at a National Security Council meeting, where the Board of Peace was on the agenda.
Meanwhile, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani also confirmed on Wednesday that Italy would not sign up.
“We cannot join the Board of Peace because there is an insurmountable constitutional barrier on Italy’s side,” he told Sky TG24 news channel.
“However, if we need to work on reconstruction efforts aimed at ensuring peace in the Middle East, we are ready to do so,” he added.
Under Italy’s constitution, the country can only join international organisations on equal terms with other states — a condition that Rome says is not met by the board’s current statute which gives Trump extensive executive powers.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is close to Trump, said last month she had asked him to amend the terms of the Board of Peace to enable Italy to join.
Tolendario on
What they dont want to invest in kushners beach front resort scam?
AdviceFit1692 on
Emperor Orange will not be pleased.
IL1keBigButts on
No self respecting country should join this band of dictators.
lovo111 on
Another hit in trumps policy and another failure for him. Wanted to dosomething special, only think he does is weaker position of the U.S even in NATO
Bitter_Nail8577 on
Genuinely baffled it took them this long
Royal-Hunter3892 on
Trump had targeted Poland earlier already this time it might be Italy’s turn .
tabrizzi on
More tariffs on the way.
StrangerConscious637 on
Don’t call it the way Trump wants us to call it….
It’s the board of peace… it’s the board of fascists!
Canadian-Man-infj on
Waiting for some form of sour-grapes response akin to: “forgot we even invited you” or “we were about to uninvite you, anyway.”
ZonerLoner on
Board of Despots, Dictators and Failed States. It’s like the UN but trash!
SaulTNNutz on
Poland and Italy say they will not throw their money away on a scam
Apprehensive_Sea9524 on
more like… “Board of stupid”
TrafficOn405 on
What? You mean they don’t want to pay a $1 billion grift fee to Dear Leader?
bonyponyride on
Which countries *have* joined Gaza Grift 2026?
FormoftheBeautiful on
Trump can take his Dr.Evil shit and fuck off.
saraknow on
It’s not just political; it’s also a matter of structure. By joining this temporary “Board,” you will be creating another parallel security structure that is in direct competition with NATO for frontline countries such as Poland. For Poland, there can be no justification for validating an alternate command structure other than Article 5, as this will pose a significant strategic risk to them.
SP1570 on
Kudos to the authors of the Italian constitution for stipulating that
Italy can’t join an international body/treaty as a junior partner (/vassal state).
asetniop on
Such a fucking joke, just like the man himself. I just wish it was a *funny* joke.
JackieTreehorn79 on
As they are not fascist scumbags.
Skidpalace on
What? They don’t want to join the most prestigious and well respected collection of world leaders in history?
What’s wrong with them?
queen-adreena on
Funniest thing is that Trump appointed himself leader for life, him personally, not the US President.
So come 2029, they’ll be negotiating with a dementia-ridden private citizen with zero power.
suspiciousserb on
Board of Pedophiles
crap4you on
All the other world leaders should create their own Peace Board for Gaza.
Medical_Arugula3315 on
Hey remember that time Trump was found liable of forcefully shoving his fingers up a woman’s vagina by a jury of his American peers and then Republicans voted for him? Republicans knowingly vote for molesters. Don’t be Republican… Hard to be a shittier or more hypocritical American than a Republican these days.Â
mhu1989 on
They have been openly auctioning/selling areas that the P*listinians have lost. it’s insane.
Braindead_Crow on
We already have the UN and NATO…Seems like throwing away a refrigerator to install a plywood box full of ice.
Stupid, expensive to upkeep, riddled with issues and regressive
Efficient-Safety-316 on
The board of piece of shit wanna be dictators
AbeRego on
Why would anyone join it? It’s a scam that will evaporate as soon as Trump is gone. In the meantime, that won’t accomplish anything at all.
Cowabunguss on
Thank you Italy and Poland
Fomentatore on
It’s not a coincidence that Italy is named in the Polish anthem and Poland is named in the Italian one.
TheElectricCamel on
Took them long enough
Acceptable_Deal_4662 on
Lula of Brasil said he will join after Gaza does 😂
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WARSAW, Feb 11 (Reuters) – Poland and Italy will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, Warsaw and Rome said on Wednesday, adding to the list of Washington’s allies remaining on the sidelines.
Initially designed to cement Gaza’s ceasefire, Trump sees the Board of Peace taking a wider role in resolving global conflicts which some countries fear means it could become a rival to the United Nations.
This along with the fact that Russia and Belarus were invited to join means many Western countries have taken a cautious approach.
“Taking into account certain national doubts regarding the shape of the board, under these circumstances Poland will not join the work of the Board of Peace, but we will analyse it,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk told a government meeting.
“Our relations with the United States have been and will remain our priority, so if the circumstances change that will enable joining the work of the Board, we do not rule out any scenario.”
Tusk was due to meet nationalist rival President Karol Nawrocki later on Wednesday at a National Security Council meeting, where the Board of Peace was on the agenda.
Meanwhile, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani also confirmed on Wednesday that Italy would not sign up.
“We cannot join the Board of Peace because there is an insurmountable constitutional barrier on Italy’s side,” he told Sky TG24 news channel.
“However, if we need to work on reconstruction efforts aimed at ensuring peace in the Middle East, we are ready to do so,” he added.
Under Italy’s constitution, the country can only join international organisations on equal terms with other states — a condition that Rome says is not met by the board’s current statute which gives Trump extensive executive powers.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is close to Trump, said last month she had asked him to amend the terms of the Board of Peace to enable Italy to join.
What they dont want to invest in kushners beach front resort scam?
Emperor Orange will not be pleased.
No self respecting country should join this band of dictators.
Another hit in trumps policy and another failure for him. Wanted to dosomething special, only think he does is weaker position of the U.S even in NATO
Genuinely baffled it took them this long
Trump had targeted Poland earlier already this time it might be Italy’s turn .
More tariffs on the way.
Don’t call it the way Trump wants us to call it….
It’s the board of peace… it’s the board of fascists!
Waiting for some form of sour-grapes response akin to: “forgot we even invited you” or “we were about to uninvite you, anyway.”
Board of Despots, Dictators and Failed States. It’s like the UN but trash!
Poland and Italy say they will not throw their money away on a scam
more like… “Board of stupid”
What? You mean they don’t want to pay a $1 billion grift fee to Dear Leader?
Which countries *have* joined Gaza Grift 2026?
Trump can take his Dr.Evil shit and fuck off.
It’s not just political; it’s also a matter of structure. By joining this temporary “Board,” you will be creating another parallel security structure that is in direct competition with NATO for frontline countries such as Poland. For Poland, there can be no justification for validating an alternate command structure other than Article 5, as this will pose a significant strategic risk to them.
Kudos to the authors of the Italian constitution for stipulating that
Italy can’t join an international body/treaty as a junior partner (/vassal state).
Such a fucking joke, just like the man himself. I just wish it was a *funny* joke.
As they are not fascist scumbags.
What? They don’t want to join the most prestigious and well respected collection of world leaders in history?
What’s wrong with them?
Funniest thing is that Trump appointed himself leader for life, him personally, not the US President.
So come 2029, they’ll be negotiating with a dementia-ridden private citizen with zero power.
Board of Pedophiles
All the other world leaders should create their own Peace Board for Gaza.
Hey remember that time Trump was found liable of forcefully shoving his fingers up a woman’s vagina by a jury of his American peers and then Republicans voted for him? Republicans knowingly vote for molesters. Don’t be Republican… Hard to be a shittier or more hypocritical American than a Republican these days.Â
They have been openly auctioning/selling areas that the P*listinians have lost. it’s insane.
We already have the UN and NATO…Seems like throwing away a refrigerator to install a plywood box full of ice.
Stupid, expensive to upkeep, riddled with issues and regressive
The board of piece of shit wanna be dictators
Why would anyone join it? It’s a scam that will evaporate as soon as Trump is gone. In the meantime, that won’t accomplish anything at all.
Thank you Italy and Poland
It’s not a coincidence that Italy is named in the Polish anthem and Poland is named in the Italian one.
Took them long enough
Lula of Brasil said he will join after Gaza does 😂