MPs Arild Hermstad and Julie E. Stuestøl have proposed changes to how members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee are chosen. The proposers argue that committee members should be selected primarily for their expertise in peace work, disarmament, and conflict resolution, rather than on grounds of party political affiliation. They contend this would strengthen the committee's independence and preserve the legitimacy of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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The Storting requests that the Presidium develop revised criteria for selecting members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, giving decisive weight to professional expertise in peace work, disarmament, and international conflict resolution.
The Storting requests that the Presidium propose a selection process for the Norwegian Nobel Committee that ensures members are chosen on the basis of open, professional evaluation rather than party political considerations.