Mar 8 • 19:00 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway Aftenposten

A Nobel Assembly Should Be Established to Strengthen the Nobel Committee's Work

The article discusses the need to establish a Nobel Assembly to enhance the credibility of the Nobel Committee, which is currently undergoing a crisis due to corruption allegations against its former leader.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee, responsible for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize, is currently facing a crisis of confidence following allegations of serious corruption against its former leader, Thorbjørn Jagland. Jagland is under police investigation due to extensive contacts with billionaire and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, raising concerns over the integrity of the committee. It is emphasized that the credibility of the Nobel Prize must be prioritized, and those unwilling to uphold that standard should not be in the committee.

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