Overview

• The Norwegian Nobel Committee will reveal the 2025 laureate at 11:00 in Oslo, maintaining its tradition of strict secrecy around nominees.
• The Nobel Institute says 338 candidates were submitted by the January 31 deadline, including 94 organizations, and it does not comment on individual names.
• Scholars in Oslo question whether President Donald Trump was nominated in time and argue his record conflicts with the committee’s values on democracy and human rights.
• Committee members dislike active lobbying, and analysts say the pressure could lead to a ‘counter-reaction,’ with frequently cited possibilities including UNRWA, the Committee to Protect Journalists and the International Criminal Court.
• Peace researchers highlight the prize’s history of contentious choices and real-world repercussions, citing China’s freeze in ties after Liu Xiaobo’s award and criticism following Abiy Ahmed’s selection.