The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 was announced on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CEST (09:00 GMT) at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway. The announcement was made by Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Announcement Details
The event took place at Henrik Ibsens gate 51, Oslo, and was open to accredited media. It was also livestreamed through official Nobel Prize digital channels and partner media outlets such as NRK and CNA. The press conference included provisions for live reporting and post-announcement interviews.
Laureate Information
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado , a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader, for her efforts in promoting democratic rights and advocating for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela. The award ceremony is scheduled for December 10, 2025 , in Oslo, in accordance with tradition.
Nomination Background
There were 338 candidates nominated for the 2025 prize—244 individuals and 94 organizations—with the nomination deadline having passed on January 31, 2025. Notably, while several leaders nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for his claimed diplomatic interventions, those nominations were submitted after the deadline and thus were not considered valid for 2025