Nicușor Dan says it will take "weeks, even months" before a decision is made within the Council for Peace. Other European countries have already responded to Trump's proposal. Here's who accepted and who firmly refused

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

European nations react to Trump’s invitation to join a new Peace Council, showing varied support and skepticism.

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Hungary and Bulgaria are the only EU states that have positively responded to the American president’s invitation to join a Peace Council, while Romania is still deliberating, with its representative stating a decision could take weeks or even months due to necessary analysis of the charter’s implications. The article details the context of this “competition for the UN,” noting that the US administration invited countries to join the council, which comes with a one-billion dollar membership fee. Romania’s official response process involves reviewing the Peace Council Charter against existing international commitments. Hungary and Bulgaria quickly accepted the invitation; Hungarian leaders framed participation as an honor and aligned it with national interests, while Bulgarian acceptance was described as a surprise, though some sources suggest underlying pressure related to US diplomatic engagement. Conversely, Spain and France have firmly rejected the offer, citing concerns that the council operates outside the framework of the United Nations. Other nations like Austria are cautiously examining the proposal, while Slovakia also declined. The invitation extended to Russia and Ukraine has drawn commentary from both sides, with Russia suggesting financial contributions and Ukraine expressing difficulty imagining participation alongside Russia. Overall, around 35 countries have committed to joining, including various allies of the US president.


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