His initiative to create a “, causes intense debates and reservations in the diplomatic capitals. Although the invitation has been sent to dozens of countries, the response so far has been limited, with several officials expressing concern about the impact it could have on the role and mission of the United Nations.
Limited response to Trump Peace Council
According to diplomatic sources, only Hungary accepted without reservations the invitation of the American president. Instead, most governments avoid public positions, choosing to remain silent or make general statements of goodwill. In the background, however, European officials express fears that this new structure may operate in competition with the UN.
How will the new Council work?
According to a draft constitution accompanying the invitation, the Peace Council will be chaired by Donald Trump without a time limit. Its initial mission will be to manage the war in Gaza, with the prospect of expanding to other international conflicts later, according to Reuters.
States’ participation is envisaged to be for three years, unless they choose to secure a permanent seat through a significant financial contribution of $1 billion per country to finance the activities of the Council.
Reactions from allies and partners
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her country was “ready to contribute”, but did not specify the context or scope of participation. From Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney said there is an agreement in principle to participate in an initiative regarding Gaza, with details remaining open.
Fears of undermining the UN
The inclusion of statutes in the invitation letter has heightened concerns. Diplomats are talking about a scheme that could challenge the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter, creating a parallel decision-making center for global peace and security.
As Western diplomatic sources note, the prospect of such an institution could weaken the only international organization with universal legitimacy.
“Dark Ages” and warnings
Senior UN officials declined to comment directly on the proposal, but warned that questioning the agency’s role could lead the international community down dangerous paths. “The United Nations is the only institution with the moral and legal capacity to bring all states to the same table,” they emphasize, underlining that moving away from this framework could mean a return to “very dark times.”
Whether Trump’s Peace Council will eventually gain a meaningful role or remain a controversial political initiative remains to be seen by the decisions made by the states invited to participate.
At the same time, officials note that until 2027, any relevant mandate that had been given was limited exclusively to the UN and specifically related to the conflict in Gaza.
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