Trump to show off the Peace Council – unclear who will join
Donald Trump is to show off his so-called Peace Council in Davos. During the day, he is to hold a “signing ceremony” where leaders of several countries are expected to officially join the council.
But it is still unclear exactly which countries will sign – and exactly what the council's task will be.
Britain is the latest European country to decline to join the council, Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper announced according to Reuters. She said in her statement that one of the reasons is that Russia's Vladimir Putin has also been invited.
Trump himself said yesterday that it is the “best council ever assembled”.
– Yes, I have some controversial people on board, but these are people who get things done, they have incredible influence, he told reporters.
Previously, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Slovenia and France have also declined. So far, Hungary is the only European country to have agreed.
Donald Trump is to show off his so-called Peace Council in Davos. During the day, he is to hold a “signing ceremony” where leaders of several countries are expected to officially join the council.
But it is still unclear exactly which countries will sign – and exactly what the council's task will be.
Britain is the latest European country to decline to join the council, Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper announced according to Reuters. She said in her statement that one of the reasons is that Russia's Vladimir Putin has also been invited.
Trump himself said yesterday that it is the “best council ever assembled”.
– Yes, I have some controversial people on board, but these are people who get things done, they have incredible influence, he told reporters.
Previously, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Slovenia and France have also declined. So far, Hungary is the only European country to have agreed.
Trump's envoy: Unfortunate and bad decision by Sweden
US special envoy Steve Witkoff criticizes Sweden for not wanting to join Donald Trump's so-called peace council at the moment, writes SvD.
- It is an unfortunate and bad decision by Sweden, he tells the newspaper.
Witkoff adds that the peace council will do a lot of good. Even if a country does not agree with the US on all issues, it is important to "sit at the table", he continues.
On Thursday, Trump will inaugurate his new council, which initially concerned Gaza but which later seems to have been broadened to deal with world peace. The proposal has generally been received with lukewarm interest in Europe, partly because so much of the power is concentrated in Trump himself.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff criticizes Sweden for not wanting to join Donald Trump's so-called peace council at the moment, writes SvD.
- It is an unfortunate and bad decision by Sweden, he tells the newspaper.
Witkoff adds that the peace council will do a lot of good. Even if a country does not agree with the US on all issues, it is important to "sit at the table", he continues.
On Thursday, Trump will inaugurate his new council, which initially concerned Gaza but which later seems to have been broadened to deal with world peace. The proposal has generally been received with lukewarm interest in Europe, partly because so much of the power is concentrated in Trump himself.
Trump: We can do whatever we want - but will cooperate with the UN
Donald Trump's "peace council" has been inaugurated with a signing ceremony in Davos. Several media outlets are reporting this.
– When the council is fully assembled, we can basically do whatever we want. And we will do it in cooperation with the UN, Trump said according to Reuters. He added that the UN has “great potential” that has not been fully utilized.
The president also claimed that “everyone wants to be part of” the peace council, something that is contradicted by the fact that a long list of countries – including Sweden – have declined to be part of it.
Among the heads of state and government who are present, and who sat down to sign Trump’s document, are Argentine President Javier Miel and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Donald Trump has invited the leaders of about 50 countries to his “peace council”. In addition, his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will sit on the council. Trump himself will be the chairman.
Donald Trump's "peace council" has been inaugurated with a signing ceremony in Davos. Several media outlets are reporting this.
– When the council is fully assembled, we can basically do whatever we want. And we will do it in cooperation with the UN, Trump said according to Reuters. He added that the UN has “great potential” that has not been fully utilized.
The president also claimed that “everyone wants to be part of” the peace council, something that is contradicted by the fact that a long list of countries – including Sweden – have declined to be part of it.
Among the heads of state and government who are present, and who sat down to sign Trump’s document, are Argentine President Javier Miel and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Donald Trump has invited the leaders of about 50 countries to his “peace council”. In addition, his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will sit on the council. Trump himself will be the chairman.
This is Trump’s peace council
- Donald Trump has invited the leaders of about 50 countries to his “peace council”. In addition, his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will sit on the council. Trump himself will be the chairman.
- According to the Trump administration, 35 countries have said yes. This information has not yet been confirmed.
- So far, countries such as Israel, Hungary, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Argentina, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Egypt have said they are in a clear “yes” position.
- Countries such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Slovenia and France have said they cannot join the council as it stands now.
- Several countries are still waiting, and have neither said yes nor no. For example, Russia and China have said they are reviewing the proposal
- The Peace Council has already been controversial and has received criticism, including for concentrating so much power in Trump himself and for the council undermining the UN.Send feedback
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