European Commission awards 2026 New European Bauhaus prizes

The European Commission has announced the winners of the sixth edition of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) prizes. Thirteen laureates from various regions, including the EU, Ukraine, North Macedonia, Japan, and Brazil, were recognized for projects that integrate sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetics.

The awards are divided into two main categories: ‘New European Bauhaus Champions’ for established projects and ‘New European Bauhaus Rising Stars’ for promising initiatives from younger applicants. Notable winners include France’s ‘Circular by Nature’, Germany’s ‘Big People’ project, Ukraine’s ‘Therapeutic garden at the VDNG’, and Cyprus’s ‘Social Impact Generator Hub’.

This year’s edition features a special prize for water resilience and international prizes for projects from Brazil and Japan. Additionally, 20 small municipalities received the ‘NEB Boost for Small Municipalities’ recognition. Winners received monetary prizes of up to €20,000, along with communication packages and mentoring services to increase project visibility.