Follow the latest updates as the Nobel committee awards the 2021 peace prize
The full list of nominations is kept secret, but nominators are free to disclose them. In recent years, Norway’s MPs have tended to release names of their nominees in advance – six of the last seven winners appeared on those lists.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee – five individuals appointed by the Norwegian parliament, often retired politicians, lawyers and academics – choose the winner (and can make their own nominations).
