Spain Slams EU's Participation in Trump’s Board of Peace Meeting
Albares delivered the rebuke at a public event in Barcelona, a day after Trump convened the newly formed group Thursday, drawing representatives from more than 20 nations to deliberate on Gaza's reconstruction and broader global stabilization efforts.
Despite the EU formally declining membership in the initiative, the bloc sent Mediterranean Commissioner Dubravka Suica to observe the Gaza-focused portion of the summit — a decision Albares made clear he found deeply troubling.
"It pained me to see a European Union commissioner who shouldn't have been there," said Albares.
While acknowledging Trump's "effort," the minister maintained that "there are other ways" to broker lasting peace across the Middle East — drawing a firm line between diplomatic engagement and institutional endorsement.
At the heart of Madrid's objection lies the EU's long-standing commitment to a two-state resolution of the Palestinian conflict. Albares argued the bloc "cannot participate" in any framework that sidelines the Palestinian National Authority, making Spain's refusal to attend both principled and categorical.
He further explained that Madrid rejected Washington's invitation outright because Palestinians were excluded from the process entirely, and because the U.S.-crafted peace blueprint "raises serious doubts about its compatibility with international law."
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
