1971 Nobel Peace Prize
| 1971 Nobel Peace Prize | |
|---|---|
| Willy Brandt | |
"for paving the way for a meaningful dialogue between East and West." | |
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| Location | Oslo, Norway |
| Presented by | Norwegian Nobel Committee |
| First award | 1901 |
| Website | Official website |
The 1971 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Chancellor of Germany Willy Brandt (1913–1992) "for paving the way for a meaningful dialogue between East and West." Because of his efforts to strengthen cooperation in western Europe through the European Economic Community (EEC) and to achieve reconciliation between West Germany and the countries of Eastern Europe, he became the fourth German recipient of the prestigious Peace Prize.