EU countries protest European Commission's participation in the Peace Committee

Several EU member states have explicitly expressed disagreement with the European Commission’s decision to send an official representative to the Peace Committee meeting. Six countries, including France, Belgium, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Portugal, announced their rejection of what they consider to be a violation of established institutional procedures.

Controversial European Commission Decision

According to Jin10, the European Commission made a strategic decision on February 16, 2026, to assign Dubravka Šuica, the Commissioner for Mediterranean Affairs, to attend the first official meeting of the Peace Committee scheduled for February 19 in Washington. This move has raised significant objections because it was made without prior consultation with member states and lacked the necessary formal authorization.

Procedural Violations and Political Interpretation

The countries expressing objections see this action as a declaration by the European Commission of collective EU support for the initiative. The unilateral decision-making approach, without involving member consultation processes, is considered to exceed the authority of this executive body. This incident reflects internal tensions within the EU decision-making mechanism and highlights how foreign policy implementation remains a controversial issue among member states that claim to uphold the principle of collective action.