Poland Rejects Invitation to Join President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
WARSAW – Poland has officially declined an invitation to join the “Board of Peace,” a new international body initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the decision on Wednesday, citing significant concerns regarding the organization’s structure and legal framework, despite a direct invitation extended to Polish leadership.
Speaking ahead of a government meeting in Warsaw, Prime Minister Tusk clarified that while maintaining a strong alliance with the United States remains a top priority for his administration, the current terms of the initiative prevent Poland’s participation.
“This is the moment to clearly state that under current circumstances—concerning the council’s principles, legal status, and primary aims—Poland will not join the Board of Peace,” Tusk said. “We will continue to monitor the situation with flexibility and openness. If circumstances change that allow participation in the work of this Board, we do not rule out any scenario.”
Concerns Over Structure and Mandate
The “Board of Peace,” which President Trump officially launched in January 2026 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, was originally proposed as a mechanism to oversee ceasefire and reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip. However, the initiative’s mandate has since expanded to include broader global conflict resolution, leading to apprehension among several European nations that it could seek to rival established institutions like the United Nations.
According to reports, the organization’s charter designates President Trump as chairman for life and includes provisions that have raised constitutional questions for potential member states.
“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 analyze it,” Tusk told reporters. He emphasized that any decision to join an international organization requires the formal consent of the Council of Ministers and ratification by the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament.
Internal Political Friction
The rejection highlights a deepening rift within Poland’s executive branch. The invitation from the White House was reportedly addressed to Polish President Karol Nawrocki, a conservative ally of President Trump who has expressed willingness to join the initiative. However, under the Polish constitution, foreign policy is primarily the domain of the Prime Minister and his government.
Tusk addressed this internal dynamic directly, warning against unilateral actions. “The government will be guided exclusively by the interests and security of the Polish state. And we will not let anyone play us,” Tusk stated in a post on social media platform X prior to his official address. He added that if President Nawrocki decides to attend the board’s inaugural meeting in Washington, scheduled for February 19, he would do so only as a witness and would receive a “full dossier” of government instructions.
Broader European Hesitation
Poland is not the only U.S. ally to distance itself from the initiative. Italy has also declined to participate, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani citing constitutional barriers that prevent Italy from joining organizations where member states do not operate on equal terms.
Critics of the Board of Peace have pointed to controversial aspects of its proposed membership, which reportedly includes invitations extended to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The inclusion of leaders from nations currently under heavy international sanctions has further complicated the decision for NATO members like Poland, which shares a border with the conflict in Ukraine.
Despite the rejection, Tusk reiterated Warsaw’s commitment to its transatlantic partnership. “Relations with the United States are and will remain our priority,” he assured, seeking to decouple the rejection of this specific initiative from the broader strategic alliance between the two nations.
The inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace is set to take place at the newly designated headquarters in Washington, D.C., later this month. It remains to be seen how the Trump administration will respond to the refusal from one of its key strategic partners in Central Europe.
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