Mired in Crisis, European Union Wins Nobel Peace Prize - nytimes

PARIS — The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded its 2012 peace prize on Friday to the 27-nation European Union, lauding its role over six decades in building peace and reconciliation among enemies who fought Europe’s bloodiest wars, even as the Continent wrestles with economic strife that threatens its cohesion and future. - European Union Wins 2012 Nobel Peace Prize
European Union Wins Nobel Peace Prize : NPR