After the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012, the Barroso Commission accepted the prize money on behalf of the EU and allocated it to a new initiative called Children of Peace.
Kui EL-ile määrati 2012. aastal Nobeli rahuauhind, võttis Barroso komisjon auhinnaraha EL-i nimel vastu ja suunas selle uude algatusse nimega Rahu lapsed.