A policy reversal in Rome: Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announces Italy’s observer status at the first ‘Board of Peace’ meeting chaired by Donald Trump. This positions Europe centrally in emerging peace architecture.
From its inception for Gaza’s post-conflict revival, the Board has broadened to encompass worldwide disputes, igniting debates on its rivalry with the UN. Tajani’s trip to Thursday’s Washington summit ensures Italy’s input on pivotal issues.
‘Being present for Gaza reconstruction and future Palestinian decisions is vital,’ Tajani asserted, navigating past constitutional hurdles that once barred participation.
The EU mirrors this approach, dispatching Commissioner Suica without formal membership. Mercier emphasized focus on ceasefires and collaborative rebuilding, backed by the bloc’s leading 1.65 billion euro aid since the war’s outbreak.
Nineteen countries back the Davos-launched manifesto, but skepticism persists. Italy’s engagement, alongside the EU, highlights a calculated diplomacy: monitor, influence, and safeguard interests.
In a landscape scarred by October 2023 violence, this observer duo could bridge transatlantic divides, steering the Board toward multilateralism rather than dominance. The outcomes may reshape global conflict resolution for years ahead.