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Poland and Italy say they will not join Trump's Board of Peace
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 11, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 11, 2026
Quick Summary
Poland will not join the U.S.-led Board of Peace for now, citing national concerns. Prime Minister Tusk stated the decision while indicating ongoing analysis.
Poland and Italy Decline Participation in Trump's Peace Initiative
Poland and Italy's Stance on the Board of Peace
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.
Poland's Concerns and Future Considerations
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.
Italy's Constitutional Challenges
This along with the fact that Russia and Belarus were invited to join means many Western countries have taken a cautious approach.
Implications for U.S. Relations
"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.
(Reporting by Alan Charlish, Pawel Florkiewicz in Warsaw, Crispian Balmer in Rome, Editing by William Maclean)
Key Takeaways
- •Poland will not join the Board of Peace currently.
- •Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the decision.
- •National doubts influence Poland's stance.
- •Poland will continue to analyze the situation.
- •The decision was discussed in a government meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions about Poland and Italy say they will not join Trump's Board of Peace
1What is the Board of Peace?
The Board of Peace is a proposed international organization led by the U.S. aimed at fostering peace and stability among nations. Poland has decided not to join it under current circumstances.
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