The European Heritage Label (EHL) program announced 13 new sites awarded the label for 2025, marking the highest number of recipients since 2014 and bringing the total to 80 sites across Europe.
This includes notable additions like Bulgaria's Provadia-Solnitsata prehistoric site, along with others in Austria, Croatia, France, Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Czechia, Finland, Germany, Italy, and Malta.
"These places are living classrooms for new generations. By preserving them, we ensure that Europe’s story continues to inspire, unite & guide us forward," said Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, on his LinkedIn page.
The European Commission launched a public consultation in 2025 to restructure the EHL scheme, aiming to modernise it, boost visibility, enhance transnational collaboration, and integrate sustainable tourism principles. The EHL Bureau, operational since March 2023, will wrap up in July 2026 after supporting networking and outreach for labelled sites.
New sites will be formally recognised at the 2026 EHL Ceremony on April 22 in Brussels, celebrating 15 years of the programme. A call for experts to join the EHL Panel for the 2027–2029 cycle was issued in late 2024, focusing on site evaluations and cultural tourism promotion. Additionally, a 2025 funding call offered up to €14,500 for short-term projects tied to European Heritage Days, emphasising architectural heritage and inclusivity (deadline passed).
