International Affairs / Global Institutions
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize, once awarded, cannot be shared, transferred, or revoked. The clarification followed remarks by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado about dedicating her award to former US President Donald Trump. The Committee reiterated that while laureates may freely use the prize money, the title and honour remain strictly personal and legally non-transferable.
The statement reaffirmed the independence and finality of the Nobel Peace Prize decisions, reinforcing the credibility of the award system in global affairs.
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Relevant for International Relations and global institutions, especially questions on international norms, institutional autonomy, and soft power.
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