Most popular Edward Snowden
nominated for Nobel peace
prize Two Norwegian politicians say NSA
whistleblower's actions have led to a 'more
stable and peaceful world order' Wednesday 29 January 2014
06.23 EST Edward Snowden will be one of scores of names being considered by the Nobel prize committee.
Photograph: The Guardian/AFP/Getty Images Associated Press in Stavanger Two Norwegian politicians say they have jointly
nominated the former National Security Agency
contractor Edward Snowden for the 2014 Nobel peace prize. The Socialist Left party politicians Baard Vegar Solhjell, a former environment minister,
and Snorre Valen said the public debate and
policy changes in the wake of Snowden's
whistleblowing had "contributed to a more
stable and peaceful world order". Being nominated means Snowden will be one of scores of names that the Nobel
committee will consider for the prestigious
award. The five-member panel will not confirm who has been nominated but those who submit
nominations sometimes make them public. Nominators, including members of national parliaments and governments, university
professors and previous laureates, must enter
their submissions by 1 February. The prize committee members can add their own candidates at their first meeting after that
deadline.