Poland Declines Joining Trump Peace Board, Cites Mandate Doubts

Poland will not join the proposed Board of Peace under the current circumstances, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday, signalling Warsaw’s reservations about the scope and structure of an initiative backed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Tusk said Poland’s embassy in Washington had received an invitation to participate in the body’s first meeting, scheduled for next week.

However, he added that the government has “serious doubts” about the board’s form and mandate and does not believe participation would be appropriate at this stage. Poland foreign policy, he said, will continue to assess the proposal but will refrain from joining for now.

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The Board of Peace was unveiled last month on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. It has been presented by Trump and his allies as a platform to support ceasefire efforts and post-war stabilisation in conflict zones, including the Middle East. Critics in Europe, however, say the initiative lacks clarity on international governance, decision-making powers, and its relationship with existing international institutions.

Some European officials have privately expressed concern that the board could undermine or duplicate the role of the United Nations, particularly if it evolves into a broader forum for global conflict mediation without universal representation or a clear legal basis.

Poland’s decision aligns with a similar stance taken by Italy, whose government has also said it will not join the board as currently designed. Italian officials have pointed to constitutional constraints, arguing that participation would require clearer rules and equal treatment of all states.

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Tusk stressed that Poland’s refusal should not be interpreted as a weakening of its ties with Washington. The United States, he said, remains a key strategic partner, especially on European security and defence. He left the door open to future engagement, noting that Warsaw could reconsider its position if the board’s framework, objectives, and legal standing are revised.