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Lübeck: Fair Capital 2025 - Award and 30,000 euros in prize money!
Lübeck will be named “Fair Trade Capital” in 2025 and will receive 30,000 euros for sustainable procurement initiatives.
Lübeck: Fair Capital 2025 - Award and 30,000 euros in prize money!
A bright day for Lübeck: The Hanseatic city was named “Fair Trade Capital 2025” on October 30, 2025 in Munich. In a competition that honored the best initiatives in the areas of fair trade and sustainable procurement, Lübeck took first place in the category of large municipalities. The city thus prevailed against a total of 91 competitors from 13 federal states, which led to its award and the winning of 30,000 euros.
The ceremonial acceptance of the prize took place in the Old Town Hall in Munich, where the SKEW (Development and Peace Foundation) announced the winners. In addition to Lübeck, the city of Ludwigsburg and the island community of Langeoog were also recognized. These honors are part of a competition that honors cities, municipalities and districts every two years for their committed fair trade projects, such as ndrstadt reported.
Innovative strategies for fair trade
Lübeck has specialized in fair products for events and in administration. This also includes initiatives in the IT sector that set an example for sustainability. In doing so, the city is demonstrating that fair dealing and innovative approaches can go hand in hand. The award is not only seen as confirmation of the work that has already been done, but is also intended to serve as a motivation for future projects that will further advance fair trade skew.engagement-global in a report.
Such awards are also a great motivation for the small municipality of Fehmarn, which took third place and was awarded 10,000 euros. This shows that smaller cities also have an important role to play in fair trade, as the German Association of Cities highlights in its report. A total of 13 municipalities received recognition for their fair procurement and innovative projects.
The winners at a glance
The placements in the competition reflect the diversity and commitment across the country. Here is an overview of the winners in the various categories:
| category | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large municipalities | Lübeck | Rhine district Neuss | Eat |
| Medium-sized municipalities | Ludwigsburg | Aschaffenburg | Freiberg |
| Small communities | Langeoog | Boars | Fehmarn |
The award ceremony clearly shows that fair procurement and sustainability are highly valued in municipalities. Four special prizes were also awarded, including the Audience Prize and the Newcomer Prize, which recognizes the diversity of approaches pursued in Germany. For Lübeck, this success is a further step towards an even more sustainable future, as well staedtetag.de determines.