The year 2040 is marked by technological development. Artificial intelligence is present at every step and helps people in their daily affairs. It has partially replaced many jobs previously performed by humans, while also creating new jobs and facilitating many activities. Europe, under the leadership of wise rulers, has closed itself off to dangerous immigration from Middle Eastern and African countries. Migrants who commit crimes were deported. Citizens' freedoms were greatly increased, social media censorship was abolished and unnecessary bureaucracy was cut. The ability to vote and handle all official matters online was introduced. Pointless climate protection projects have been abandoned in favor of technical development, which in time will lead without coercion to improved air quality and lower emissions.