Watch the Award Ceremony 10 December 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 is awarded to María Corina Machado.
Ballots not Bullets: The Democratic Pathway to Peace
Democracy is a precondition for lasting peace. However, we live in a world where democracy is in retreat, where more and more authoritarian regimes are challenging norms and resorting to violence. With Venezuela as an example, this year’s Forum will focus on democracy as the foundation for peace, and how the transition from authoritarianism to democracy can pave the way for peace in different parts of the world.
The Nobel Peace Prize celebrations
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded on the day of Alfred Nobel’s death, the 10th of December, a time-honored tradition since 1901. During the Nobel days in December a number of events mark the occasion.