Question

Why was the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the European Union (EU) in 2012?

A The EU struggled successfully for reconciliation, democracy, and human rights.
B The EU stopped the social unrest and public protest against government cutbacks.
C The EU solved the economic difficulties that its member nations were facing.
D The EU joined with the Brics nations to direct world economic power to the European continent.

Answer 1

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the European Union (EU) in 2012 because the EU struggled successfully for reconciliation democracy, and human rights. The correct option in regards to the given question is option "A". The Norwegian Nobel Committee had decided in favor of awarding the Nobel Peace prize to the European Union on the basis of the long term work they had done in favor of humanity. The European Union was founded in the year 1952. It was formed with the aim of increasing co-operation between the European countries.