Donald Trump in Spotlight as World Awaits 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Winner
The world is on edge as the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner draws near. The globally prestigious award, which will be announced at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo at 09:00 GMT, has been the subject of intense speculation due to U.S. President Donald Trump's avid interest in it.
The Nominees
This year, 338 individuals and organizations have been nominated for the peace prize, including President Trump, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, the World Health Organization, and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Other noteworthy nominees include anti-occupation activists Issa Amro from Hebron, Palestine and Jeff Halper from Jerusalem, and Chow Hang-tung, a prominent barrister and human rights activist jailed in Hong Kong.
Trump's Eagerness and the Prospects
President Trump, who has said several times that he deserves the prize, is among the most talked-about nominees. He has notably expressed envy over the fact that four of his predecessors, including Barack Obama, have received the award. Despite his wishes, the President's chances of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize are estimated at only 3%, according to a website quoted by TASS.
President Trump's nomination comes 48 hours after he announced a breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas war. However, as The Guardian noted, the Norwegian Nobel Committee had already reached a decision about the laureate several days before this development.
Potential Repercussions
A possibility of Trump not receiving the prize has stirred concerns about potential repercussions. Reports suggest that the U.S. leader may call on other countries to refuse to purchase Norwegian gas or oil or to limit official contacts with Oslo. Analysts also posit that he may demand higher NATO contributions or even declare Norway an enemy.
Conclusion
As the world waits for the announcement, the implications of the decision seem far-reaching. While the Norwegian government is reportedly preparing for potential repercussions if Trump is not honored, the President is already looking forward to the next year's prize.
It is not for me to judge whether the current U.S. President deserves the Nobel Peace Prize or not, I don’t know,
Russian leader Vladimir Putin noted, reflecting the widespread uncertainty around the outcome.
However, as La Repubblica reports, even if unsuccessful this year, the Nobel Peace Prize history keeps Trump in the race for 2026. Meanwhile, Vyacheslav Volodin, Duma speaker, urges that the Nobel Peace Prize funds should be used for humanity's benefit, reflecting concerns that the prize has become a tool for funding political agendas.