Liputan6.com, Jakarta The announcement of the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has attracted global attention, taking place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. local time in Oslo, Norway.
The five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, appointed by the Norwegian Parliament, had the responsible for the crucial decision.
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The nomination process itself has been kept secret for 50 years, adding to the mystery surrounding who will receive this prestigious award.
Amidst the speculation, Donald Trump's name has resurfaced as one of the figures who has openly expressed his desire to win the prize..
However, experts and Nobel observers believe that Trump's chances of winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize are very slim.
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Process and Announcement
Every year, the world eagerly awaits the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize, held in the solemn atmosphere of Oslo.
For 2025, the official announcement will take place on October 10, marking the culmination of a long and rigorous selection process.
The Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony itself is scheduled for December 10, 2025, the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, the prize's founder.
The independent, five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee has the daunting task of evaluating hundreds of nominations.
In 2025, 338 nominations were submitted, representing 244 individuals and 94 organizations, all of whom were judged on their contributions to world peace.
The nomination deadline for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize closed on January 31.
Donald Trump's Ambition and Nomination Support
Donald Trump has never hidden his desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize, an ambition he has often publicly expressed.
He feels deserving of the award for his efforts in mediating international conflicts.
His claims of resolving seven conflicts and nearly resolving an eighth, as well as his efforts in Russia, are fundamental to his belief.
Support for Trump's Nobel Peace Prize has come from various quarters.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated Trump in July, followed by the Pakistani government in June, recognizing his role in regional diplomacy.
Furthermore, the Israeli Hostage Families Forum has explicitly called for Trump to receive the prize, commending his commitment and leadership in efforts to repatriate hostages held by Hamas.
A White House spokesman emphasized that Trump's efforts to end global conflicts are not about awards, but about saving lives and creating stability.
Why Experts Consider Trump's Chances Slim
Despite nominations and personal ambitions, Nobel experts believe Donald Trump's chances of winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize are slim.
One crucial reason is the timing of the Norwegian Nobel Committee's decision.
The committee completed its selection process and made its decision on the winner on Monday, October 6, 2025, days before the announcement of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which Trump helped broker.
They argued that a Trump victory is highly unlikely due to what they consider his attempts to dismantle the post-World War II international order, which the Nobel Committee holds dear as the foundation of global peace and cooperation.
Nina Græger, director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo, offered a critical view of Trump's rhetoric.
She stated that Trump's communication style and policies do not lead to a peaceful perspective consistent with the values of the Nobel Prize.
"If you look at Alfred Nobel's will, it emphasizes three things: first, peace-related achievements: brokering peace agreements," she said. "Second, working to promote disarmament, and third, promoting international cooperation."
By comparison, some other candidates considered more likely by experts include the Sudan Emergency Response Volunteer Network, UN agencies such as UNHCR or UNICEF, or humanitarian aid organizations such as the Red Cross or Doctors Without Borders.