The inaugural "Peace Council" meeting, initiated by Donald Trump and aimed at resolving global conflicts, is set to convene in Washington on Thursday, February 19th. While the council's initial mandate focused on Gaza's reconstruction, its scope has broadened to address worldwide armed conflicts. The founding charter, signed on January 22nd in Davos, has drawn criticism for its implicit critique of the UN and its exclusion of explicit mention of Gaza. A significant financial barrier exists for permanent membership, requiring a billion-dollar contribution, leading some to label it a "paid version" of the UN Security Council. Despite widespread European Union abstention, a European Commissioner will attend, and Hungary and Romania are the only EU members participating, with Hungary's Viktor Orbán being a close ally of Trump.