European leaders have expressed doubts about the effectiveness and objectives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly formed Peace Board. Following a summit in Brussels on Friday, European Council President Antonio Costa said the EU is ready to work with the United States and the new board to establish peace in Gaza, but raised concerns about the board’s scope, governance, and alignment with the United Nations Charter.

The Peace Board was launched on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where leaders and representatives from 19 countries signed its charter. Trump announced that countries seeking permanent membership must contribute one billion dollars. Although the board was initially intended to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction, its charter extends authority beyond Palestinian territories, prompting speculation that it aims to rival the United Nations.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said his country declined an invitation to join the board. France and the United Kingdom, both close U.S. allies, also voiced skepticism, with London expressing concern over the inclusion of Russian President Vladimir Putin. France stated that the board’s current framework conflicts with its international commitments and UN membership obligations.