In 2040, I would love to see a totally united Europe including the countries that are part of the EU but are not as supportive as many countries, and including Ukraine and other countries that are not yet part of the EU. It would make it so much more attractive to holiday in a totally united Europe - and hopefully, the costs will not have soured as they have been doing for many European countries.

The future in Europe in 2040: I imagine a continent much like it is today, with great diversity and stunning landscapes. The future I imagine is, however, a bit ideal. Still no borders, still united in diversity, still enjoying all of the freedoms, but there is free education, free childcare, free travel and, what is most important, no hate. Just happiness and joy.

I live somewhere in Europe. It doesn't matter where, because wherever I go, there are no more taxes, no more tyranny and harassment from the government, no more stupid laws that intrude into people's private lives. No more various globalist, greedy, immoral "people" deciding my future ( because they are all in jail or on trial in the Hague ) we are ruled by the people, or rather by the chosen libertarian leaders we the people have chosen.

I would like to see better living conditions for our aged loved ones. Integrated living in communities with support for all their needs. Most people would like to remain in their own homes but sometimes because of the way life throws us curve balls this is not possible without huge support . I believe we could serve our loved ones better with better structured healthcare programmes giving them a new purpose with innovative plans to help them live their best life

It's 2040, after all the bad elections, the people have finally understood that they can't let the far right come to power. A united Europe has put pressure on Russia and the US, so that the people of these countries have stopped believing the populists and are electing democratic leaders. The European Union's army guards order, and more and more countries want to join the union to benefit from the protection its army provides. Wise management of resources has allowed the development of science, whose achievements allow mitigation of climate change and improved communications. The sanctions imposed on pharmaceutical companies are slowly changing the face of the companies, they are no longer profit-driven and the approach to the health of people and society is key.

The year is 2040 and this is the year the world started to heal, work for equality and focus on doing together what is best for the world. We have started to do proper checks on those who are world leaders and unfortunately it turned out that we had too many people with mental illness in power for a long time. This has led to deep wounds in history with wars and many people suffering unnecessarily. We have started to focus on healing these deep wounds and helping each other.

I am 74 years old. Thanks to technological advances, you don't notice that about me. I fully enjoy my life as an aromatherapist and artist. Thanks to artificial intelligence, I have been able to build a beautiful career and live in complete freedom in all areas. I am still perfectly healthy and travel as often as I can, exclusively in sustainable ways. Gas is long gone. Public transportation is there for everyone and is super extensive day and night. Getting on a train or bus is only possible if you step through the control gates; checked by robots. Those who do not comply do not ride. Religion and war no longer exist; neither do borders (and therefore property). Everyone gets a basic income. There is only one government in region of Belgium. Everyone has solar panels and/or windmills. Organically grown food is the norm. On the health front, each person is looked at as a whole and complementary therapies are the main norm. Thanks to the use of stem cells, diseases have been eradicated. Every person is equal worldwide and can fully be who they are and live life to the fullest.

For almost three years, I have been one of the first colonists to live on Mars. After 2025, planet Earth will suffer unprecedented ecological disasters, not helped by worsening overpopulation. In 2035, the Earth's population will have exceeded 12 billion, so some people will have had to leave in search of new habitable worlds. The journey to Mars took six months and was extremely physically and mentally demanding. Perhaps we colonists can avoid all the mistakes humanity made on Earth. Maybe Mars will one day become a new Earth where humanity can start again.

Vorrei un futuro più sostenibile, in cui ci fosse più utilizzo dei mezzi pubblici e meno delle auto. In cui si usassero esclusivamente fonti energetiche rinnovabili, come l'energia solare. Un futuro in cui la sanità diventi equa e sostenibile, in cui i soldi per le spese militari fossero utilizzati per sostenere la ricerca scientifica.

After the next elections in the European Union in 2029, national parties took power. This resulted in a retreat from the leftist and Europe-destroying regulations promoted by previous governments. An end was put to excessive fiscalism, the green deal. The greater importance of nation-states was restored, and the European Union once again became mainly a trade and economic community. Thanks to reforms reducing labor and business costs, moving away from pseudo-environmentalism, and devoting large funds to research and development, the economy in Europe began to grow again. These measures attracted technology companies and startups, and the continent once again began to compete with the economies of the United States and Asia. At the same time, strict laws against illegal migration were introduced, and external borders were sealed. Illegal migrants have been expelled outside Europe, while at the same time all legal migrants in case of conflict with the law are automatically barred and expelled outside Europe. This has significantly increased security - especially in Western European countries.

After some radical upheavals, we are in a beautiful sunny spring. The seasons have changed, we are the last generation that still knows what it was like in the last millennium. But one gets used to everything, changes happen wherever the Earth stands and they have to be accepted. Finally it has happened, people have calmed down and focused on the joy of life, they have started to socialise and exchange. Previously fascinating advances in technology have become a necessary part of everyday life, but they have not succeeded in tearing people apart and throwing them into an otherwise voluntary isolation and self-centredness. Children chase each other around the meadows and help themselves to the fruit on the neighbour's pear tree, with their furry friends. Mothers know that children naturally develop into adults and responsible persons, having been deprived of this themselves. People have become tolerant, less egoistic and, as a result, happier. They have managed to turn technology and all changes in their favour, for the common good. Around us are smiling and sociable faces, aware of the role of their culture for future generations.

It is January 1, 20240 and it is 00:00. Happy New Year. Even in 2040, developments in ICT will be even more advanced than in the past 25 years. Unfortunately, automation is going to cost many jobs and the world economy remains uncertain. The Netherlands now has more "imports" living in most cities than natives. The developments that started 40 years ago are unstoppable and will continue. Successive governments have not been able to do anything about this growth, because the Netherlands is bound hand and foot to Europe. Economically, more and more money also has to be spent on defense, but in my opinion this is not necessary, because new wars are being fought via computer.