Italy Declines Participation in Trump’s Proposed 'Board of Peace' Citing Constitutional Concerns

Italy has declined to join U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 'Board of Peace,' citing constitutional concerns that participation under U.S. leadership would violate Italy's requirement to engage in international organizations on equal terms. The board, chaired for life by Trump, aims to address conflicts starting with Gaza and requires a $1 billion fee for permanent membership. While some countries like Hungary and Israel have accepted, many Western allies, including Italy, have expressed caution, noting potential challenges to the United Nations' role. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is unlikely to attend the board's launch ceremony in Davos.