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by Y-bar 4283 days ago
Carl Bildt (The Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs) did not allow the prize ceremony to be held at its regular place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. The stated reason is that he disapproves of Snowden's actions.

http://www.thelocal.se/20140924/row-as-snowden-wins-swedish-...

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Does fit into the picture. It seems (and I heard that lately) that Sweden is well known for its attendance to the wishes of the US gvnmt.