At Davos, Donald Trump signed the founding charter of his «Peace Council» on Thursday, a new international organization he chairs aimed at resolving global conflicts, starting with Gaza. The initiative raises doubts in Europe, where the European Union expresses reservations about its compatibility with the UN. Meanwhile, Trump announced an agreement on Greenland, renouncing force and tariff threats.
The World Economic Forum in Davos hosted a solemn ceremony on Thursday where U.S. President Donald Trump launched his «Peace Council». Self-proclaimed «chairman» of the «Board of Peace», Trump saw about 20 representatives from Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and European countries ratify the charter, which he calls «one of the most important organizations ever created». The body, with a one-billion-dollar entry fee for permanent seats, will work «in coordination» with the United Nations, according to Trump, and begin with Gaza's reconstruction. He warned that Hamas must disarm or «it will be their end».
This comes after de-escalation on Greenland. Trump renounced force and new tariffs on eight European countries, announcing an agreement with Denmark to renegotiate the 1951 defense pact. A source close to talks between Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirms Arctic security will be strengthened without sovereign U.S. bases. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen welcomed NATO's agreement for a permanent presence in the region.
Europe remains cautious. European Council President António Costa expressed «serious doubts» about the «Peace Council», citing incompatibilities with the UN Charter. France and Spain declined invitations, deeming the body incompatible with UN commitments. Emmanuel Macron welcomed a «much more acceptable» situation on Greenland but remains «vigilant».
Additionally, Trump met Volodymyr Zelensky, stating the war in Ukraine «must end». Zelensky announced an agreement on security guarantees, emphasizing that «no guarantee can work without the United States». Trilateral Ukraine-Russia-U.S. talks will start in the United Arab Emirates.
