Foundation also lifts ban on Swedish far-right leader Jimmie Akesson to celebrate 'importance of free science, free culture and free, peaceful societies”.
Foundation also lifts ban on Swedish far-right leader Jimmie Akesson to celebrate "importance of free science, free culture and free, peaceful societies”.The Nobel Foundation which administers the prestigious awards, has reversed its invitation policy and invited Russia, Belarus and Iran, as well as the leader of a far-right Swedish party, who had previously been banned.
Vidar Helgesen, the executive director of the private foundation said in a statement that there was a global trend in which “dialogue between those with differing views is being reduced.” To counter that, he said, “we are now broadening our invitations to celebrate and understand the Nobel Prize and the importance of free science, free culture and free, peaceful societies.”
The foundation said that invitation for the 2023 events was extended to all countries with diplomatic missions in Sweden and Norway and parties"that have parliamentary representation via democratic elections," adding that"this common approach promotes opportunities to convey the important messages of the Nobel Prize to everyone, and in future this practice will be common to the entire organisation.
Last year, the diplomatic envoys of Russia and Belarus were barred from attending the glittery prize ceremonies and banquets, which always take place on December 10, because of the war in Ukraine, and the ambassador of Iran was also excluded because of “the serious and escalating situation” in the country.
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