At the first meeting of the Nobel Committee after the February 1 deadline for nominations, the Committee's Permanent Secretary presents the list of the year's candidates.

在第一次会议的诺贝尔委员会在2月1日提名截止日期，委员会的常任秘书介绍了名单今年的候选人。

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