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By Achim Hurrelmann, CETD collaborator and\u00a0Associate Professor of Political Science, Carleton University<\/p>\n

In October 2012, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that this year\u2019s Nobel Peace Prize would be awarded to the European Union. This decision was seen as surprising by many observers, especially in the light of the Eurozone financial crisis, which has resulted in an overwhelmingly negative discourse about the EU in recent years. This commentary reviews the current criticisms on the Nobel\u2019s decision by comparing the achievements of the EU and NATO in post-war Europe.<\/p>\n

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By Achim Hurrelmann, CETD collaborator and\u00a0Associate Professor of Political Science, Carleton University In October 2012, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that this year\u2019s Nobel Peace Prize would be awarded to the European Union. 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