On 2 October, Vilnius—European Green Capital 2025—hosts the European Green Capital (EGCA) and European Green Leaf (EGLA) Awards Ceremony.

What will be announced?

We will learn which city becomes the European Green Capital 2027, as well as the European Green Leaf 2027 cities.

Watch live: 2 October, 6-7:30 pm (EEST) https://vimeo.com/event/5408912/9921963e70

Finalists

EGCA 2027: Debrecen (Hungary), Heilbronn (Germany), Klagenfurt (Austria)

EGLA 2027: Assen (Netherlands), Benidorm (Spain), Saint-Quentin (France), Siena (Italy)

Why it matters for Vilnius

EGCA/EGLA are European Commission initiatives that assess cities’ progress on air and water quality, biodiversity and green spaces, waste and the circular economy, noise, and climate mitigation and adaptation. As the 2025 European Green Capital, Vilnius is mobilising communities and implementing practical solutions. Hosting the ceremony underlines our leadership—and strengthens our resolve to accelerate sustainability across the city.