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Italy cites constitutional barriers to joining Trump’s Board of Peace, which demands unequal state roles and names Trump as veto-wielding chair, limiting member participation.
- On Saturday, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy will not take part in US President Donald Trump's `Board of Peace`, citing 'insurmountable' constitutional issues.
- Tajani argued the charter's structure—naming a veto-wielding chairman—conflicts with Article 11 of the Italian constitution, which precludes joining organisations unless states are equal.
- After meetings in Milan with US officials, Tajani noted Italy would train Gaza police while reports say the board demands $1b for permanent seats and lists 26 members including Qatar and Egypt.
- Italy's decision adds it to other European refusals such as France, Germany and the United Kingdom, while Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, last month flagged constitutional problems but suggested Trump might reopen the framework.
- Launched at Davos in January, the initiative was greenlit by the United Nations last year and is preparing for its first meeting in Washington, DC on February 19.
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Poland and Italy decline to join Trump’s Board of Peace, citing doubts and constitutional limits
Poland and Italy said they will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, adding to the list of Washington allies that are staying on the sidelines, at least for now.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the functioning of the council is not transparent.
Tusk: Poland will not join Trump's Board of Peace "under current circumstances"
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