Oslo / Washington, DC : As the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 announcement looms on October 10, spotlight has turned to US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly asserted he merits the award. But experts and observers remain divided — and cautious — on whether his claims will carry weight with the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

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Nominations for the 2025 Peace Prize closed on January 31.

Eligible nominators include government officials, members of national assemblies, university professors across certain fields, past laureates, and leaders of institutes focused on peace and international affairs.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee — five members appointed by Norway’s parliament — evaluates nominees in private and casts the final vote.

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