Zaragoza has been awarded the European Capital of Accessibility 2026, recognizing its leadership in universal accessibility policies and support for people with disabilities. The city’s mayor, Natalia Chueca, received the award in Brussels during the European Day of Persons with Disabilities, out of 51 competing cities. The award, part of the Access City Award 2026, highlights Zaragoza’s comprehensive efforts in accessibility, including the Municipal Accessibility Ordinance, the Accessibility Mesa, the Municipal Accessibility Office, and the Strategic Plan for Universal Accessibility 2025-2030. These initiatives have positioned Zaragoza as a European reference in inclusive governance, urban planning, and policy implementation. The city has made significant advances in mobility, street reform, housing rehabilitation, cognitive and communication accessibility, inclusive infrastructure, accessible culture, teleassistance, and transportation. The recognition also emphasizes Zaragoza’s participatory work with social entities and the integration of accessibility across public services, urban design, transport, communication, housing, and technology. The award includes a €150,000 prize to further enhance inclusion policies. Zaragoza succeeds Vienna as the European Capital of Accessibility, surpassing finalists Valencia, Rennes, Piacenza, and Salzburg, and demonstrating its commitment to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable city for all.