It's 2050, I'll be 87:-D Europe is blossoming as a wonderful kaleidoscope of colours of the future. Technology and nature exist in harmony and people everywhere are living sustainable lifestyles.
My youngest son is a keen environmentalist, sitting in his home in Galway. There are plants running up the walls, because the new pinnacle of modern architecture is green home design. Solar-powered devices provide the energy supply, eliminating the need for conventional energy sources. Electric vehicles ply the streets and traffic jams are a thing of the past.
Sitting on your balcony, looking out over the community garden below the city. This garden is not only a source of food, but has become a hub of community life. People work together, share knowledge and connect with each other. The whole city is coming together to maintain the natural environment and increasing biodiversity is a common goal.
In schools, children are learning new subjects such as 'environmental technology' and 'sustainable farming'. Teachers draw their teaching material from real life, and students work in school gardens while learning how to respect and care for the planet.
It makes me smile to think that the Europe of the future is full of possibilities and hope. People working together and technology is making a real difference, not only in improving their quality of life, but also in keeping the planet healthy and liveable.
And here, in this prosperous, peaceful and sustainable world, you know that the Europe of the future is exactly what you've always dreamed of: a place where future generations can live happy and healthy lives.