""We are, of course, ready to explore other forms, new forms of cooperation with the United States of America," he said at a press conference in Rome on Friday. Merz had previously expressed his willingness to participate in such a body to Trump weeks ago, but he added that what it has now become cannot be accepted by Germany in its current structure "on constitutional grounds.""
"The rejection adds Germany to the list of traditional US allies that said they would not join the board, including France, the UK and Spain. Saudi Arabia, Hungary and Qatar have confirmed their spots on the US board, which some observers see as a way to circumvent the United Nations. Contrary to initial expectations, it is not a body solely dedicated to overseeing the peace process in the Gaza Strip as called for when it was established by a UN resolution."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he is open to new dialogue with the United States but will not join President Trump's Board of Peace in its current form. He said Germany cannot accept the board's present structure on constitutional grounds after previously expressing earlier willingness to participate. The decision places Germany alongside France, the UK and Spain in declining membership, while Saudi Arabia, Hungary and Qatar have confirmed participation. Observers warn the board could circumvent the United Nations. Merz said Germany is ready to explore new formats of cooperation with the United States to advance peace in Gaza, the Middle East and Ukraine.
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