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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
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
Powrót do przeszłości....
In the year 2040, the whole planet is very green.New parks have been created,young forests are growing.There are all these concrete settlements, highways and everything that did not allow people to breathe.Everywhere you can see people who use fresh air.Everyone carries in their hands a flower that can be picked up and enjoy their scents because there are so many of them that they create wonderful floral carpets.Everyone is happy and they know that this life looks colorful and is a great sense of the future.Everyone even dances putting their feet on the ground.They stopped tormenting us ecological cataclysms.Nothing strongly does not heat up, and the sun finally gives food for what grows and smiles at it.They do not feel the smoke of big factories.They do not fly over their heads and the clouds cheerfully squirm around the smiling Sun.For this lack of cars that have been replaced with britricles, pupples.The people who have had a good time to walk around.And you can also see the desire to share.
ateitis taikoje ir ramybėje
After waking up in the morning, I would like to see a city without pollution, the city would be modern. It's green and beautiful everywhere. Quiet self-driving electric vehicles are driving on the streets. People ride bicycles, walk along pedestrian paths that are covered with solar panels. I want air pollution to be a thing of the past. People don't breathe pollutants, they breathe clean air. I think many would like technology to help create a sustainable economy, no one would starve, everyone would be full and happy. The most important thing for the future of Europe is the people. Europe would become an example of openness and cooperation. Digital democracy allows everyone to participate directly in decision-making. Wars and conflicts will remain in history. all countries work together to create and cooperate. This would be the Europe of my dreams, without wars, without quarrels, without pollution, and so on.
Moral, tro og værdier
In 2040, we find ourselves in a time of great differences between groups with different values. Some still hold on to conservative Christian values, but also a large group with mixed moral and spiritual values, mixed religion, taking a little from different isms and philosophies, and putting together one's own "belief." In the second large group it is materialism, pleasure and emotions that dominate. Overall, IA has become so big a factor that many find it difficult to distinguish truth and reality from deception and fake news. Politicians will try to stem the flow of information, and try to protect groups, especially children, but will always be hopeless afterwards, and be up against such large commercial and political forces that will make it almost impossible. Europe has fallen behind, due to a lack of consensus, and the average standard of living has fallen sharply, except for an elite that has come together in elite ghettos. We
Un avenir plus vert et plus humain
In 2040, I wake up in a world where Europe has been able to reconcile progress with respect for nature. Cities have become green spaces, individual cars have disappeared in favor of ultra-efficient and free public transport. I take a silent aerial tram to go to work, crossing neighborhoods where the roofs are covered with shared gardens. The air is clean, temperatures are more bearable despite global warming, which we have been able to slow down thanks to courageous political choices.
Between 2025 and 2040, there were crises, but also a collective awareness. The economy has adapted, companies have had to comply with strict environmental standards, and work has evolved: less stress, more flexibility, a guaranteed minimum income for all. Solidarity is at the heart of society, with affordable housing and a better distribution of wealth.
This future gives me hope. It shows that by acting together, we have been able to transform our ways of life for a more just and sustainable world.
Tryghed og velfærd
The safety and well-being of all people. Equal opportunities for work and education for children and young people. Politicians listen to the public more. Social justice for challenged groups in society. A place where everyone can live in peace and security.
The EU must cooperate more among its Member States in order to create more prosperity and security in the EU. Defence and preparedness, tax also strengthened between countries across the EU. The EU's borders must be protected from large-scale migration and refugees must be received in the number that the EU can cope with economically. .............................................................
Świat niemal idealny.
I want people to be happy in 2040, free from disease, to live in abundance and not in poverty. The payment for the work performed was adequate to the needs of the person concerned. Each person should have their own capital to buy an apartment - without taking loans, loans, etc., paying them back for most of their life.
Healthcare available at any time of need - free of charge. Children should have secured education at the highest possible level, focused on their interests, which in the future will pay off in the labour market. In addition, all citizens should take care of their environment; as much greenery as possible, as little rubbish as possible, plastic and zty in harmony with nature.
Oikeasti tasa-arvoista
We've been moving in a more equal direction, haven't we? Everyone talks about equality, but there really isn't.
In the future, I would see women's status as better and more equal. In addition, all people are allowed to be exactly as they are and how they perceive themselves, and there is no attempt to limit these freedoms by law or by articles. Why should everyone fit together in the same mold?
Früchte der Vision
In 2050, the world awoke to a new tomorrow. The cities had turned green, with vertical gardens and solar panels adorning every nook and cranny. The air was fresh, pollution-free, thanks to groundbreaking technologies developed over the past 25 years.
Looking back at 2025, this was the turning point. Global climate treaties have finally been taken seriously, and massive investments in renewable energy have led to an unprecedented drop in CO2 emissions. Breakthroughs in medicine had made it possible to cure many diseases, and people lived longer and healthier lives.
Artificial intelligence had brought about an all-encompassing change in the world of work. Routine tasks were taken over by machines, while people devoted themselves to creative and social professions. Education was accessible individually and for life, supported by immersive, virtual learning environments.
One day in 2050 thus reflected the fruits of vision and determination that had shaped the last decades.
Augantis samoningumas
Higher education has become more accessible not only to every young person with high aspirations, but society and its leaders have become more interested in motivating young people to take this path. It was decided that each person must (not only voluntarily) contribute to small changes in his life and environment in order to influence global things. Everyone had to attend lectures or courses and get certificates that they knew things like proper waste sorting, first aid, occupational safety, hygiene. Many social networks have been banned and few have been left where intercourse is not allowed, while moderators include psychologists and specialists in similar fields who help commentators understand each other and turn a dispute into a dialogue. Meanwhile, uncensored comments or incitement to hatred and bullying are punishable. Also, people realized that animals feel and understand no less than humans, become more environmentally friendly.
Starkt enat Europa
Soon retired there will be good more time for travel. Europe has gotten out of shit in 2022-2026 now we are stronger travel is done sleepless and easy throughout Europe. Borders are signs and dots on a map. All countries have kept their language but English is for most fluent. Europe and the world have found solutions to many diseases.
Europe has a common defence force, the threshold level has such a deterrent that we can regard it as peace.
Technology and innovation have solved both the energy issue and the climate threat.
Après le bruit des bottes...
It's 2040, the past 15 years have been terrible. Fascists and Nazis were at the head of Russia and the United States. They allied themselves to redraw the map of the world. Ukraine was looted and destroyed, divided Europe was attacked. Our policies thought only of their power and the divisions that led to the impoverishment of the population. A perverted clown elected as the head of the United States and his billionaire ally have ended all actions designed to protect our planet by cancelling all measures to protect the environment. Fortunately, when the sound of boots got too close, a burst of lucidity allowed Europe to reunite, our policies to finally take measures to fight against these men thirsting for power and money and the peoples to unite and work for the recovery of nations. In 2040, Europe, enlarged to include countries that had long aspired to integrate it, finally found its way to lasting peace. Of course there are differences between the different countries, but conflicts are settled by negotiation and not by weapons. The elect work for the people and not for themselves. Solidarity has regained its rightful place in society and the richest contribute to aid for the poorest, as they should have done for a long time, without jeopardizing jobs. It's 2040 and... I just woke up...
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