Norwegian politicians and academics nominate an eclectic mix for 2022 Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Committee tight lipped on number of nominations
The deadline for the nomination of 2022 Nobel Peace Prize candidates has expired after a busy period for numerous in Norwegian academia and politics. The Nobel Committee was tight-lipped on the actual number of nominations – published after a meeting of the Committee on March 4 – but there is a belief that it could top 2019’s nominations (329) or possibly 2016’s record of 376.
The Nobel Secretariat begins compiling a shortlist after the nomination deadline closes. This is then discussed with experts in various fields and then an assessment of each candidate is made. These assessments are discussed by the committee and a single winner is announced, usually on October 10.
An eclectic mix of nominations from Norway’s politicians and academics
Though the ceremony itself is still some 10 months away, many Norwegian politicians have made it public who they have nominated. Those on the right side of the spectrum saw an eclectic mix. Erlend Wiborg (FRP) nominated NATO (for the second year running) whilst Olaug Bollestad (KrF) and Hårek Elvenes (H) nominated Belarusian opposition leader, Svetlana Tikhanovskaja.
On the opposite spectrum of Norwegian politics, Rødt’s leader, Bjørnar Moxnes has nominated both WikiLeaks and US whistleblower, Chelsea Manning. Une Bastholm, leader of MDG, has nominated both David Attenborough and The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).
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