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==Announcement==
==Announcement==
The award was announced on 12 October 2012. The Nobel citation referred to the strict demands the [[European Union]] placed on all would-be members, gave special mention to [[Greece]], [[Spain]] and [[Portugal]]—all of which joined in the 1980s after dictatorships—and referred to the countries in Eastern Europe who fled westwards into its embrace after the fall of the [[Berlin Wall]] and the collapse of the [[Soviet Union]].
The award was announced on 12 October 2012. The Nobel citation referred to the strict demands the [[European Union]] placed on all would-be members, gave special mention to [[Greece]], [[Spain]] and [[Portugal]]—all of which joined in the 1980s after dictatorships—and referred to the countries in Eastern Europe who embraced it after the fall of the [[Berlin Wall]] and the collapse of the [[Soviet Union]].


==Official reactions==
==Official reactions==

Revision as of 01:13, 13 October 2012

The Nobel Peace Prize
DescriptionOutstanding contributions to peace
LocationOslo
Presented byNorwegian Nobel Committee
Reward(s)8 million SEK ($1.2M)
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The European Union (in green) was awarded the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize.
The member states of the European Union (European Communities pre-1993), animated in order of accession. Only territories in and around Europe are shown.
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The 2012 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the European Union (EU) "for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe" by an unanimous decision of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.[1]

Nominations

For the 2012 award the Nobel Committee received 231 valid nominations, compared to the record 247 candidates in 2011.[2] 43 of the nominations are organisations, while the remaining 188 are individuals, either alone, together with others or together with organisations.[3]

Several of the nominees were from Russia and other former Soviet countries. These included Russian human rights activist Svetlana Gannushkina and the organisation Memorial, Belarusian political activist Ales Bialiatski, and former prime minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko.[4] Among the nominees were former U.S. president Bill Clinton, professor and writer on non-violent struggle Gene Sharp, and Bradley Manning the U.S. serviceman locked up after being arrested in May 2010 in Iraq on suspicion of passing classified material to the whistleblower website WikiLeaks.[3] WikiLeaks itself, and its founder Julian Assange were also nominated.[4]

Norwegian Nobel Committee members

Members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee were appointed by the Norwegian Parliament to roughly reflect the party makeup of that body. The Committee had the following membership in 2012: Thorbjørn Jagland (chair), Kaci Kullmann Five (deputy chair), Inger-Marie Ytterhorn, Berit Reiss-Andersen, and Gunnar Stålsett (member during Ågot Valle's sick leave).

Announcement

The award was announced on 12 October 2012. The Nobel citation referred to the strict demands the European Union placed on all would-be members, gave special mention to Greece, Spain and Portugal—all of which joined in the 1980s after dictatorships—and referred to the countries in Eastern Europe who embraced it after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Official reactions

European Union

The President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, said that the award recognised the European Union as the "biggest peacemaker in history."[5]

The President of the European Parliament, German social democrat Martin Schulz, said he was "deeply touched. The European Union has reunified the continent through peaceful means and brought arch enemies together. This historic act of reunification has been rightfully recognised."[6]

The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, called the award "a very important message to Europe that the European Union is something very precious, that we should cherish it for the good of Europeans and for the good of the entire world."[7]

Europe

 Belgium – The Prime Minister of Belgium, Elio Di Rupo, said that "this choice shows that the European project continues to inspire the world today. The European Union was originally the dream of people and politicians in search of peace and prosperity for all citizens. It has become a strong symbol of cooperation and progress. Europe, a continent that was torn by terrible wars, thanks to the European Union is an example for the world of peaceful dialogue and conflict prevention.[8]

 France – The President of France, François Hollande, said the prize was an "immense honour," adding that "through this award, every European can feel pride, that of being a member of a union which has been able to make peace between peoples who for a long time clashed, and to build a community founded on values of democracy, liberty and solidarity."[9]

 Germany – The Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, called the award a wonderful decision that "honours the idea of European integration."[10]

 Ireland – The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland, Eamon Gilmore, "warmly welcomed" the decision, stating that "the European Union has been the most successful peace process in our lifetime, and indeed in our living memory."[11]

 Italy – The Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Monti, hailed the decision and said that the European Union's "formula of (using) integration to stop war and guarantee peace and practised for decades is the subject of study and admiration in other parts of the world."[12]

 Luxembourg – The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Jean-Claude Juncker, called the award a "good decision," stating that the EU from its inception was a peacemaker in Europe. He added that "it is sometimes useful to get such recognition from the outside [...] to remind us why we are considered a model for others."[13]

 Netherlands – The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, said the award was a "great recognition of the major historical role the European Union has played in peace, security and democracy."[14]

 Norway – The Prime Minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, congratulated the European Union, stating that the EU "has contributed to secure peace and to build democracy in Europe over many years."[15]

 Poland – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, issued a statement, saying "congratulations to the EU, and therefore to all of us," adding that "the Nobel Peace Prize signifies that European integration is a guarantee of peace in the region.”[16]

 Spain – The Prime Minister of Spain, Mariano Rajoy, said the award was "excellent news," adding that the EU serves as a stimulus for the further consolidation of Europe's political, economic and monetary union."[17]

 Sweden – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Carl Bildt, warmly congratulated "all of Europe" and said the prize was "highly deserved and highly important."[18]

Other

 United Nations – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, lauded the decision in a statement on behalf of the entire United Nations family, and emphasised the European Union's role in helping to build peace, promote human rights and support economic and social development across the world. He called the award "a richly-deserved recognition of its accomplishments and its importance in Europe and around the world."[19][20]

 U.S. – The United States Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, congratulated the European Union, stating that "certainly it's quite remarkable to see how unified and peaceful Europe is in the 21st century and that did not happen by coincidence. It happened because of the very hard work and dedication of leaders and citizens across Europe."[21]

References

  1. ^ "The Nobel Peace Prize 2012". Nobelprize.org. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  2. ^ "Nominations for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize". Norwegian Nobel Committee. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  3. ^ a b Bakken, Laila Ø; Myklebust, Gunnar (27 February 2012). "Manning nominert til fredsprisen" (in Norwegian). NRK. Retrieved 4 October 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b Bakken, Laila Ø (31 January 2012). "Nonner, aktivister og fengslede statsministre på årets nobelliste" (in Norwegian). NRK. Retrieved 4 October 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "EurActiv.com |". M.euractiv.com. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  6. ^ "European Parliament / The President : Schulz on Nobel Peace Prize: This prize is for all EU citizens". Europarl.europa.eu. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  7. ^ "President José Manuel Barroso - Nobel Peace Prize 2012 for the European Union". Ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  8. ^ http://www.7sur7.be/7s7/fr/1505/Monde/article/detail/1515891/2012/10/12/Fier-Di-Rupo-rappelle-que-la-Belgique-fut-fondatrice-de-l-UE.dhtml
  9. ^ europe online publishing house gmbh - europeonline-magazine.eu. "EXTRA: Hollande: Prize commits EU to pursue "more united" Europe | EUROPE ONLINE". En.europeonline-magazine.eu. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  10. ^ "Bundeskanzlerin | Videos" (in Template:De icon). Bundeskanzlerin.de. Retrieved 2012-10-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  11. ^ "Gilmore welcomes EU's Nobel prize". The Irish Times. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  12. ^ "Monti hails Nobel Peace Prize for EU - - GazzettaDelSud". Gazzettadelsud.it. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  13. ^ "L'essentiel Online - Pour Juncker, «c est une bonne décision» - Luxembourg". Lessentiel.lu. 2010-10-05. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  14. ^ "Politicians pleased with Nobel peace prize for Europe, except Wilders". DutchNews.nl. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  15. ^ "Stoltenberg: Gratulerer, EU! - Nobels fredspris - NRK Nyheter". Nrk.no. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  16. ^ http://www.thenews.pl/1/12/Artykul/115116,Poland-congratulates-EU-and-itself-on-Nobel-Peace-Prize
  17. ^ http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/lifestyle/2012/10/12/european-union-wins-nobel-peace-prize/
  18. ^ "Swedish ministers hail EU Nobel Peace prize win - The Local". Thelocal.se. 2012-09-24. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  19. ^ "United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Statements". Un.org. 2011-11-30. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  20. ^ "United Nations News Centre - Secretary-General lauds awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to European Union". Un.org. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  21. ^ http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/9/55453/World/International/Clinton-congratulates-EU-on-Nobel-peace-prize.aspx
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