Norway Anticipates Potential Repercussions Should Trump Not Receive Nobel Peace Prize
Oslo, Norway – Norway is preparing for a possible negative reaction from former U.S.President Donald Trump should he not be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, according to reports.Concerns center on the potential for retaliatory measures should Trump perceive the outcome as unjust.
The apprehension stems from the unique structure of the Nobel Peace prize selection process. As explained by a member of the Nobel Committee, the prize must be awarded by a committee appointed by the Norwegian parliament, a stipulation outlined in Alfred NobelS will that is “non-negotiable.” This parliamentary appointment, intended to ensure independence, may be difficult for Trump to comprehend, according to observers.
Norwegian columnist Harald Stanghelle speculated that potential repercussions from Trump could include tariffs, increased demands for NATO contributions, or even a designation of Norway as an adversary. “He [Trump] is so unpredictable… there is a feeling that it could be a challenging situation,” Stanghelle said. “It’s very very difficult to explain to Donald Trump… that it is a totally autonomous committee because they do not respect this kind of independence.”
the possibility of Trump winning the prize itself was described as the “biggest surprise in the history of the Nobel peace prize.”
Potential Nobel Peace Prize contenders this year include Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, according to Nina Græger, director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo. While acknowledging Trump’s efforts regarding the war in Gaza, Græger cautioned that it is “too early to tell whether the peace proposal will be implemented and lead to lasting peace.”
Græger also noted that Trump’s past actions – including withdrawing from international institutions, attempts to acquire Greenland, and concerns over democratic rights within the U.S. – are inconsistent with the principles of Alfred Nobel’s will.
