Four cities, namely Bistrița, Deva, Oradea, and Tulcea, have submitted bids to become Romania’s Youth Capital in 2027, organizers announced after the first round of applications closed on September 15. The competition, inspired by the European Youth Capital program, highlights cities’ commitment to investing in young people and involving them in community life. The winner will be revealed on October 25 in Vaslui, during the 10th edition of the Youth Summit. Currently, Vaslui holds the 2025 title under the concept #întinerEȘTI, while Alba Iulia will take over in 2026 with the theme #yoUthNITED. Since its launch in 2016, the program has rotated annually among cities such as Timișoara, Bacău, Baia Mare, Iași, Constanța, Târgu Jiu, and Ploiești.