The European Commission, represented by Commissioner Dubravka Šuica, will attend a meeting of D. Trump's Peace Council in Washington, specifically focused on the Gaza Strip. This event is significant as it underscores the EU's ongoing commitment to promoting a ceasefire in Gaza and supporting its reconstruction after the recent conflicts. However, a representative of the EU emphasized that the Commission would not become a member of the Peace Council itself, which has raised questions about its role and objectives.

Initially established to oversee the ceasefire and recovery efforts in Gaza following hostilities between Hamas and Israel, the Peace Council’s mandate appears to have evolved into broader international conflict resolution. This shift in focus has led to concerns among some EU member states regarding the council’s legitimacy and the intentions of its chairman, D. Trump, to create a competitor to the United Nations in addressing global disputes. These developments evoke critical discussions about international governance and the EU’s position within this changing landscape.

As the situation in Gaza remains tense and complicated, the EU's participation in this council, albeit not as a member, indicates its desire to remain engaged in the peace process, while also navigating the complexities of working alongside a council chaired by a controversial figure such as D. Trump. The EU's involvement may be seen as an effort to ensure its perspectives and humanitarian commitments are represented in discussions that could shape international approaches to conflict resolution.