Barcelona (Spain) awarded in the European Capital category (over 100,000 inhabitants). Wels (Austria) awarded in the European City category (between 10,000 and 100,000 inhabitants). Kirkop (Malta) awarded in the European Village category (less than 10,000 inhabitants).   The International

In Waterford (Ireland), on 25 November 2025, at 14:00 (local time), the members of the International Jury of the European Capital of Christmas 2026,  as listed below, validly constituted. MEMBERS OF THE JURY Prof. Dr Danuta Hübner