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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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Your ideas matter – shape the future you want! Share your visions of tomorrow and join us in creating a narrative that inspires citizens, policymakers, and foresight experts. Together, we can co-create the future.
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Stories - find your inspiration!
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
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
Happiness Defined
I imagine a pristine world with less people and pollution. I would like a world where wildlife romes free without constant threats. I would like peace and harmony without wars and hatred. I would like a world where everyone is equal and everyone is kind. I would like to live as one.
The Great Rise
After the Great Powers come to an agreement once and for all and the global deep state collapses, peace will come to the planet. People will create secure societies that are not so dependent on governments. The ambitions of large corporations will be shattered and the planet will take a break from the mass pollution, deforestation, fake medicine, toxic food and a host of other troubles that plague our modern world. The real technologies hidden by us will appear in every household. People will grow quality food and drink quality water. Our entire energy field will change for the better. Evil entities will disappear to make way for light and a new beginning for humanity.
i hope that I would like it
In 2040, I would love to see a future where sustainability is a top priority. Imagine a world where renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are the norm, where recycling and reducing waste are ingrained in everyday life, and where eco-friendly practices are widespread.
I envision cities with green spaces, clean air, and efficient public transportation systems. People would be more conscious of their environmental impact, leading to a healthier planet for future generations. It would be amazing to see innovations in technology that promote sustainability and protect our environment.
Framtidens vision
The year is 2040, we have cars that run on sustainable fuel and do not pollute the environment. We have stability in society. Healthcare is developed and waiting lists are shorter. Automation is used more and more to facilitate everyday life both at work and at home. Those who govern countries and the EU are not driven by emotion, but act according to logic and facts, to achieve a better society for all. People are aware of sustainability, sorting their waste and minimizing their impact on nature and biodiversity.
Propala budućnost
I do not think we can improve the ecological situation. Many living things (flora and fauna) will permanently die out and will not leave the face of the Earth. Where there were rivers, lakes...there will be drought, and water could appear in Africa, Australia, Antarctica will be reduced by barely 50% and ice will melt. The rains are too hot, the winters are colder and there is too much climatic change. Robots and machinery are reaching various places. People are more important, technology is the most important. There are fewer ties and fewer friends and lovers. There is less meat and meat products.
Utópia
In 2040, we live in peace and balance. We work, but only to pass the time. Everyone is happy, life is pleasant. There is no evil, people live in peace. No one wants to oppress anyone. Children can play in the streets in peace. They don't have to be afraid of getting hurt. The police do their job. So people can live in peace. It's important that it's not just the motorists who are being bullied. They could investigate and put their energy into catching criminals. Because right now they are not really "serving and protecting" (at least not the citizens).
Futuro migliore
A world made up of sincere people who love each other and work together for a healthy and safe life. A world in which we stop normalizing everything that is actually toxic and leads to the loss of customs and values. A world where everyone has the opportunity to live as they wish, within the bounds of common respect, without distinctions of any kind.
La victoire de la democratie
Finally, in 2040, Europe was able to organize itself into a federation. The weight of the new European army enabled Ukraine to regain its independence. This failure was a setback for Putin, who finally lost his job, and for Orban and Fixo, who are tipping Europe into total democracy.
America is gradually recovering from Trumpism.
Szebb jővő
Rather, I imagine a future where there is no discrimination or war because of political, religious or political views, but where each country and culture remains a nation with its own traditions and sovereignty. At the same time, I imagine a united world where everyone strives to never again have war, famine, environmental pollution and other evils of current world events. We must not let multinational companies control everything. Let us not be a consumer society, but let everyone have everything they need to get on in life, but let there not be such a gap between rich and poor. There are so many good inventions and inventors in the world that are often overlooked because they are too much to invest or spend and could make the world a much more liveable, modern place. Here we have AI that could be used for good things, what are people doing? They make stupid and stupid videos with it... The world needs a kind of spiritual ascension, where we don't learn what we had (of course, everybody should know the basics), but what is waiting for us in life, to find out what we are capable of, what we have the sense for.
Телешко месо
The year is 2050. The world has changed beyond recognition - climate change has transformed agriculture and traditional methods of animal husbandry and fish farming have been replaced by high-tech, sustainable solutions.
In a small but progressive town in Bulgaria, a young entrepreneur named Ivan runs his innovative beef farm. He was among the first to combine traditional meat preservation in jars with the latest eco-friendly practices. The animals are raised in a completely controlled environment where every drop of water is used as efficiently as possible, and their food comes from organic farms that operate on a closed-loop system.
But the biggest change came when Ivan decided to integrate his production with a sturgeon farm. Thanks to new technologies, the water used for the fish is purified and used to irrigate the grass pastures that feed the livestock. This not only reduces costs but also eliminates harmful emissions.
Its products - jars of high-quality beef seasoned with natural herbs - are becoming a hit across Europe. Thanks to blockchain systems, every customer can trace the origin of the meat and be sure it is produced sustainably.
Once a month, Ivan organises virtual farm tours where people from all over the world can see what the future of the food industry looks like - waste-free, nature-conscious and high quality.
And as the world changes, Ivan proves that tradition and innovation can go hand in hand.
Hand in Hand
n 2040, I would like to see a world in which technology and humanity go hand in hand to improve life for everyone. It would be particularly important that artificial intelligence and automation not only increase prosperity, but also reduce social inequality. AI will be used to make education, healthcare and job opportunities more efficient and accessible so that no one is left behind. In this future, work is no longer only tied to physical presence - flexible working models make it possible to better combine life and work.
At the same time, society has shifted its focus to mental health. There is a strong culture of mindfulness and compassion, both at work and at home. Stigmatization of mental illness is a thing of the past, and everyone has access to the resources they need.
Climate change has been largely halted by innovative technologies and sustainable lifestyles. Renewable energy has become the norm and cities are green and liveable. In this future, the world is a place of peace, justice and mutual respect - for the planet and for all people.
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