Dubravka Šuica, the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, is set to travel to Washington for the first meeting of President Trump's Board of Peace, despite most EU states rejecting formal membership. The EU aims to maintain influence in Gaza's reconstruction while raising concerns over the Board's governance and compatibility with the UN Charter. Italy, Romania, and Cyprus will participate as observers, while Hungary and Bulgaria have accepted full membership. The situation reflects a balancing act between legal concerns and diplomatic relations with the Trump administration.