Trump nominated for second Nobel Peace Prize over Serbia-Kosovo deal

Right-wing member of the Norwegian parliament also nominated president earlier in week

BY LOUIS HALL | INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for the second time in a week.

Magnus Jacobsson, a member of the Swedish Parliament, announced on Friday that he was nominating the president’s administration alongside the governments of Kosovo and Serbia for brokering a peace deal between the two European nations.

“I have nominated the US Gov and the governments of Kosovo and Serbia for the Nobel Peace Prize for their joint work for peace and economic development, through the cooperation agreement signed in the White House,” Mr Jacobsson, wrote on Twitter alongside his letter to the Nobel Committee.

“Trade and communications are important building blocks for peace,” he added.

Serbia and Kosovo announced that they have normalised economic ties as part of US-brokered discussions last week after two days of meetings with Trump administration officials.

It is the second time this week Mr Trump has been nominated for the prize. On Wednesday he was nominated by a right-wing member of the Norwegian parliament for his role in brokering a different peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

“For his merit, I think he has done more trying to create peace between nations than most other Peace Prize nominees,” Christian Tybring-Gjedde told Fox News on Wednesday.

Under Nobel Peace Prize rules, any member of a national parliament can nominate a candidate for the award. 

A host of other figures can also nominate a candidate for the prestigious accolade,  including university professors, according to the Nobel Peace Prize website.

Avdullah Hoti, the current prime minister of Kosovo, posted on social media to say that he was “extremely grateful” for the nomination.

Translation of the nomination letter to English from the original Swedish, courtesy of Grok:

SVERIGES RIKSDAG
Stockholm, 2020-09-11

Nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize

I hereby nominate the Government of the United States, the Government of Kosovo, and the Government of Serbia for the Nobel Peace Prize for their joint work in promoting peace and economic development through the cooperation agreement signed at the White House. Trade and communication are important building blocks for peace.

This nomination highlights the significance of international cooperation in resolving conflicts and fostering stability in the region. The agreement, reached under the mediation of the United States, represents a milestone in the efforts to normalize relations between Serbia and Kosovo, contributing to long-term peace and reconciliation.

The efforts of the nominated governments demonstrate a commitment to dialogue and economic collaboration, which are essential for overcoming historical tensions and building a foundation for a peaceful future. I believe this initiative deserves recognition on the global stage through the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize.

[Signature]
Magnus Jacobsson, MP

Contact Information:
Email: magnus.jacobsson@riksdagen.se
Phone: +46 8 786 40 00
Website: www.riksdagen.se

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On September 22, 2020, Jacobsson reported receiving a phone call from Trump, who thanked him for the nomination. They discussed peace processes in the Middle East and the Balkans, with Jacobsson wishing Trump luck in these efforts.

ASSOCIATED PRESS | SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Trump calls Swedish lawmaker in thanks for Nobel nomination

THE TIMES OF ISRAEL | SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Trump calls Scandimavian MPs who nominated him for Nobel

More coverage of this nomination:

FOXNEWS.COM | SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
Trump gets a second nomination for Nobel Peace Prize after Serbia-Kosovo deal

“The case for a Trump prize was bolstered this week by the announcement of a U.S. brokered deal between Bahrain and Israel to normalize relations. The signing of both the UAE-Israel and Bahrain-Israel deals will take place in a ceremony on Tuesday.”

THE HILL | SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Trump nominated a second time for Nobel Peace Prize

BOSTON HAROLD | ASSOCIATED PRESS | SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
President Trump, Kosovo, Serbia Nobel Peace nominees for White House deal

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