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Spain Joins Nations Rejecting Trump's 'Board of Peace'

1/28/2026

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Spain declines U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to join his 'Board of Peace' over concerns about international law and excluding the Palestinian Authority.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain prefers working through the United Nations.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney questions the $1 billion membership fee.
The United Kingdom raises issues about inviting Russia amid the Ukraine conflict.
Trump has faced rejections from several countries, including France and Norway.

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Spain declines U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to join his 'Board of Peace' over concerns about international law and excluding the Palestinian Authority.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain prefers working through the United Nations.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney questions the $1 billion membership fee.
The United Kingdom raises issues about inviting Russia amid the Ukraine conflict.
Trump has faced rejections from several countries, including France and Norway.