The sun slowly rose over Warsaw in 2042, and Aleksandra woke up in her intelligent apartment. The gentle light imitating the sunrise and the smell of freshly brewed coffee from the automatic coffee machine made her start the day with a smile. Her work as a coordinator of urban vertical gardens gave her a lot of satisfaction. Thanks to modern technologies, buildings across Europe have turned into green spaces, producing oxygen and food. The cities were full of trees and parks, and autonomous transport made the air clean and the streets quiet. Aleksandra got into a light, electric city vehicle that operated in a sharing system. On the way, she read the news: European Union countries have achieved zero carbon emissions and new fusion technology has provided a cheap and clean source of energy. After work, she met her friends at a local cafe, where 3D printed plant-based snacks tasted like the best dishes from years ago. They talked about a future that was finally optimistic – Europe succeeded in creating a sustainable, innovative and happy society.

I would like all people to be equal and get along with their work and that there would be enough work for everyone who wants to. Warfare should stop all over the world and people should focus on a happy and balanced life, paying more attention to the environment and climate, as well as to animals and plants. People should think more positively.

A united Europe. A Europe that values each country and person that forms it. Offer safety and well-being. That it opens the doors to foreign cultures that provide us with wealth but that it closes those doors to those who attack our coexistence. A Europe that fosters education, effort and dedication. A Europe that investigates. A Europe that promotes the best resources in each country and helps its growth. A Europe with governments and justice that can be believed. A Europe with free citizens in every way. A Europe that encourages to love the union of the countries that form it. Dreaming is free. We're not going that way.

We are in the year 2040, and Europe has undergone an extraordinary transformation. Cities shine with renewable energy and flying cars ply the skies, helping to drastically reduce air pollution. Borders are now a concept of the past, replaced by a vast network of cooperation and integration between European nations. Artificial intelligence plays a central role in everyday life, facilitating work, improving health and boosting education. European citizens are more connected than ever, thanks to a global network that breaks down all linguistic and cultural barriers. Cities are green, with vertical gardens and public spaces that promote sustainability and well-being. Cultural diversity is celebrated and people live in harmony, sharing traditions and innovations. Science and technology have led to revolutionary medical care and increased life expectancy. The Europe of 2040 is a beacon of progress, prosperity and peace, showing the world that a better future is possible with collaboration and vision.