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Stories for the future of Europe

Join us in exploring the possibilities of the future! Share your future perspectives, discover other people’s visions, and engage in a dialogue on what Europe and the world may look like in the future. We collect, share and distribute your visions in our stories database.

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Stories do shape futures. Dive into the video tutorials to explore how future narratives are born. Further below, browse trough a series of inspiring, thought-provoking stories around challenges and opportunities of our futures.

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Inside the first self-sustainable city on Mars - by ABIBOO studio
Inside the first self-sustainable city on Mars - by ABIBOO studio
Construction of the city of Nüwa could start in 2054 and will see 250,000 people live inside the rock of a steep cliff. Freeze my body, melt me in 80 years, and send me to Mars. Architecture studio ABIBOO has revealed its plans to create the first self-sustainable city on the Red Planet, which is set to be ready for residents in 2100. The city will be called Nüwa and will be located at Tempe Mensa on one of the Martian cliffs. Its position inside a rock on the steep cliff will protect its residents from radiation and meteorites (cool!) while still giving them
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#OurFutures stories by EU citizens
Малко мир и свобода
Малко мир и свобода
I would like people to be free, to not have a digital concentration camp, to not have a European Union that is full of disgusting bureaucrats and bureaucrats who make up nonsense every day to justify the need for their existence. I do not want the single currency, which nobody in Bulgaria wants, forced on us. I just want some peace and freedom.
Τεχνικη νοημοσυνη
Τεχνικη νοημοσυνη
In 2040 we will have technical intelligence in our lives and a great evolution in computer programs.There will be no cash and we will only pay with cards and electronics.This evolution will have its positives but it will also have its negatives.I believe there will be a great evolution in health and surgery.
A Peaceful United Europe
A Peaceful United Europe
I would like to live in a peaceful Europe, where Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, the UK, Kosovo, Switzerland, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia, Macedonia and Montenegro are members of the EU. While Belarus has decided with Russia of stopping wagging war against NATO or the EU, and have become truly democratic nations, while also becoming fair economic partners with the EU.
Védtelen jövő
Védtelen jövő
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A Fragile Balance
A Fragile Balance
In the year 2040, the world had transformed in ways both hopeful and uncertain. Cities now thrived as green, interconnected hubs, their skyline dotted with sleek, solar-powered vehicles that hovered above the streets. Public transport, once overcrowded and polluting, had been replaced by autonomous electric pods, moving people swiftly through airways and tunnels, reducing congestion and emissions. The once-imposing traffic jams were a thing of the past. Yet, as humanity reveled in its advancements, the Earth was also telling its story—a story of recovery and fragility. Nature, scarred by decades of climate chaos, had begun to heal, but not without difficulty. Vast forests, once endangered, were now flourishing thanks to restored ecosystems and rewilding projects. Cities had reclaimed their green spaces, integrating vertical gardens, green rooftops, and urban farms. These innovations, born out of necessity, had become a symbol of hope for the planet. But the scars of past negligence lingered. Weather patterns had become unpredictable, and natural disasters, while less frequent, still struck with unrelenting power. A warning bell echoed in the back of people's minds—how much time was left before the tipping point came? On the global level, nations had united in an unprecedented alliance, working toward a common goal: food security and environmental stability. Vertical farming, once a novel idea, had become the norm. Skyscrapers in every major city were now home to expansive farms that grew everything from grains to vegetables, using less water and land than traditional methods. The Earth’s soil had been treated with respect, and sustainable farming practices had revived once barren fields. It was a revolution in agriculture—one that seemed to promise a future free from hunger. Yet, even as the world seemed to bloom, there were whispers of concern. Some wondered whether the changes were enough. Could technology truly fix everything? Could humans repair the damage of centuries in just a few short decades? It was unclear, but what was certain was that the path forward was one of careful balance—an ongoing dance between progress and preservation. The future, both hopeful and wary, was a world of resilience, powered by innovation and a deep connection to nature. But the greatest question remained: Would humanity sustain the fragile balance they had fought so hard to build? Only time would tell.
Taking care of the big picture
Taking care of the big picture
On 15 years from now I would like to live in a better and safer world with no wars and less human diseases. I also hope that the environment will be still sustainable and all the people will live peacefully in a world we all be working for a better future. Climate change will still be a pressing issue, but by 2040, we may see large-scale deployment of clean energy technologies (like solar, wind, and fusion energy) and carbon capture to mitigate global warming. By 2040, we could see colonization of the Moon or even Mars as private companies and governments invest in space exploration. Space tourism will likely be a more common luxury, with regular commercial flights to low Earth orbit or even lunar trips. There could be interstellar exploration missions underway, possibly sending probes or humans to nearby star systems. Hyperloop and flying cars could become viable alternatives to traditional transportation, reducing travel time drastically. Electric vehicles (EVs) will dominate, with charging infrastructure widespread and advanced battery technology providing longer range and faster charging times. Public transport could be fully autonomous, making it safer and more efficient.
Bettering education and nurturing youths
Bettering education and nurturing youths
Increasing wages for teacher and giving schools more funding. Isn't education important? But in Slovakia many new teachers suffer with low salaries while carrying the burden of taking responsibility for students. For those that pave the way for the future workforse of every country they should be rewarded accordingly. There may be professions which will disappear as technology and ai advances but schools and teachers are one of the few professions that have remained through history.
viitor de vis
viitor de vis
I would like peace, people to be better and more responsible. I don't want any more sickness. To find medicines for all suffering. Outer space to be explored and admired by all the inhabitants of the planet. Public transportation by solar-powered drones. It would be wonderful to have an advanced world where technology beautifies life
Δυσοίωνο μέλλον
Δυσοίωνο μέλλον
Europe in 2050, maybe even earlier, will be the worst continent to live on. It will be a mixture of Asia and Africa, without these people having (or wanting) to integrate into society. There will be a lot of dirt on the streets because the state is incapable of carrying out its obligations and officials will all remain classic dirtbags. There will be too many homeless because of high inflation and logically the most normal people will have gone abroad. In general, things are not predicted well!
Ezt kívánom Magyarország!
Ezt kívánom Magyarország!
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Ai
Ai
I would like to be able to study any subject I want and have my degree recognised everywhere. In the field of health, to find a cure for diabetes cancer. To have artificial skin. To have legs. Artificial hands. A better health care system for everyone. Let technology advance even further. Work for all even from home. Fairer wages. Take action on climate. Also actions to predict and protect against natural disasters. Migrants to have a better future in their host countries. May there always be Peace. Stop bullying. Greater protection by the police authorities. Stop femicide. Public transport to be better both in frequency and in the stops that exist.
Állomvilág
Állomvilág
In the future, I see that environmental pollution has been reduced. There are selective bins, there is minimal rubbish. People are taking care to keep the place tidy. The climate is improving. There are no floods, no droughts. We have snow again in winter which the children {love. There are few or very rare epidemic periods. People's health improves, their lives are longer. Medical care is good. Education is of high quality. No hunger. Everyone is equal. People help each other..
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