2040. Europeans have recognised that our differences are one of Europe's greatest values and that they need a united commitment. That the culture and self-existence of every small fragment of the people are just as invaluable as those of the great ones, whether they have taken root on an Aegean island or in the Lapland tundra buried in castles. This is not some woke wishful thinking, but a conclusion arising from the thermodynamics of living systems. London and Paris have got rid of the illusion that they could still function as independent geopolitical forces on the back of the vanishing aftermath of their lost empires and work creatively together in the common interest of the continent. A workable balance has been found between national interests and the common geopolitical interest, underpinned by a faster decision-making mechanism. Europe is a member of NATO as a whole autonomous bloc and is able to defend its interests regardless of its non-continental allies. Ukraine is a member of NATO and the European Union. Europe needs a strong and self-reliant Africa. In cooperation with African countries and the African Union, their educational and scientific capacities and their economic performance have developed sufficiently so that the accompanying emancipation of women and changes in family models have created the conditions for the pressure of mass emigration to subside. Well, I guess we'll keep looking.

My specific theme is vegetarianism. I hope that in 20 years' time it will no longer be possible to believe that animals were slaughtered to feed people 20 years ago. I am 73 years old and since 6 years vegetarian and I notice that especially the people of my age are not open to plant-based food. However, eating meat is very bad for inflammation in our body, this has already been confirmed to me by countless doctors and specialists. Switching to vegetarianism is not only important to reduce animal suffering but also very important to save water. The cultivation of cereals, which now mainly serves to feed cattle, can then also be used for human consumption. The climate debate should also revolve around this.

In the past years, people have been caring deeply about peace and good relationships between all countries. No countries are at war and the disagreements made by politicians are not fought through, but talked through meaningful conversations that make both parties happy in the end.

A 2040 where different peoples have returned to their place of origin. A Denmark, a Europe without Islamist terror and crowds driven by asylum seekers. Knife attacks by rejected asylum seekers are no longer everyday news. A country where we live safely as when my grandparents were my age. Where we have money for welfare, where we have money for the elderly.