Andreas woke up with the solar dawn that was bathing his city, New Athens. The streets were full of trees that cleaned the air, and the self-driving buses were running on clean energy. The world was moving quietly, no noise from internal combustion engines, these were abolished in 2035.
Everyday life has changed drastically since 2025. Europe, united more than ever, had invested in smart cities, green technologies and universal education. The economy was now based on the circular economy, where nothing was wasted.
Leonidas connected to his virtual office through his neural interface. Most workers worked remotely, reducing commuting. His day went on creatively, until he met friends in an aerial park, where flying drones served refreshments.
Europe in 2050 was a place where technology and nature coexisted, and man enjoyed life without harming the planet.