The European Union will participate in the first meeting of the "Peace Council" created by US President Donald Trump, but without joining it as a member. This was made clear by a statement from a European Commission spokesperson, quoted by world agencies.
European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Ε uica, will travel to Washington for the meeting on February 19, where she will represent the EU in the section dedicated to Gaza.
“It will participate in the Peace Council meeting in the segment specifically related to Gaza. The European Commission will not become a member of the Peace Council,” spokesman Guillaume Mercier stressed.
From Gaza to global conflicts
The "Peace Council," headed by Trump, was initially presented as a structure to monitor the ceasefire and coordinate reconstruction in Gaza after the war between Hamas and Israel.
Over time, however, its mandate expanded to other international conflicts – a move that raised concerns that the initiative could become an alternative mechanism to the United Nations.
Some EU member states have already expressed reservations.
“We still have a number of questions about the scope, governance and compatibility of the Peace Council with the UN Charter,” said Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Anwar El-Announi.
Balance between involvement and distance
Brussels emphasizes that Commissioner Schweitzer's presence is part of the EU's long-standing commitment to implementing the ceasefire in Gaza and supporting the reconstruction of the region.
