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Heilbronn Named 2027 European Green Capital, Wins €600K

10/7/2025

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Heilbronn, Germany, named European Green Capital for 2027 at the European Green Cities Awards in Vilnius (Oct 2, 2025), receiving €600,000 for sustainability.
Assen (Netherlands) and Siena (Italy) won the Green Leaf Award, €200,000; Assen for waste management and CO2 reductions, Siena for recycling and a 1% landfill rate.
Other recognized cities include Debrecen (Hungary), Klagenfurt (Austria), Benidorm (Spain), and Saint-Quentin (France).

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Heilbronn, Germany, named European Green Capital for 2027 at the European Green Cities Awards in Vilnius (Oct 2, 2025), receiving €600,000 for sustainability.
Assen (Netherlands) and Siena (Italy) won the Green Leaf Award, €200,000; Assen for waste management and CO2 reductions, Siena for recycling and a 1% landfill rate.
Other recognized cities include Debrecen (Hungary), Klagenfurt (Austria), Benidorm (Spain), and Saint-Quentin (France).