The year 2040. Europe has become a continent where equality and sustainable development are not just slogans, but everyday reality. One of the most important changes I would like to see is the complete transformation of the education system. In 2040, schools no longer resemble those we knew in the past. Instead of rigid benches and textbooks, students learn in interdisciplinary, flexible spaces that resemble laboratories rather than classrooms. Education in 2040 is personalized. Thanks to artificial intelligence, each student has an individual learning plan, tailored to his needs, interests and the pace of knowledge acquisition. Teachers act as mentors who support students in discovering their passions and developing critical thinking. School subjects are no longer separated from each other – mathematics combines with art and history with technology, creating a holistic approach to learning. One of the greatest achievements is also the availability of education for all. Thanks to digital platforms and virtual reality, children from small villages have the same access to knowledge as those from large cities. By 2040, there are no more financial barriers – education is completely free and every student receives the necessary tools, such as tablets or internet access, to be able to learn. In this new reality, schools not only teach, but also build communities. Students regularly participate in local projects, working with residents to address real-world issues such as climate change and social inequalities. Thanks to this, young people not only gain knowledge, but also learn empathy, cooperation and responsibility for others. Europe 2040 is a place where education is the key to a better future. It is a world in which every child has the opportunity to develop their potential, regardless of their origin or material status. It is a future where knowledge and skills are available to all and schools are hubs for innovation and social change.

I would like stable work and pay to be the norm for me as an older person and for my daughter, who will then probably enter the labour market. So that buying an apartment would not be an impossible dream, and green areas were generally available and there were many of them. Queues to the doctor, prices, everything is normal. The amount of free time that allows you to enjoy life. And tolerance, partnerships or marriages, an atmosphere of acceptance and respect among people.

There is total world peace - man has let go of war and conflict altogether. Everyone lives where they were born, or not far away. Man is back at his base, from hunter/gatherer and we are no longer so dependent on technology and computer science. That last war was very bad, was it really necessary to deploy nuclear weapons all over the world?

A simple future, where many have found a right dimension in our lives. Where we finally give the right space and importance to education and training, stopping it from profiting on the ignorance of the many. A formed people costs less but is less manageable.... I imagine a future with less stupid restrictions and more freedom and security of decision. Where we finally have certain news and where many have to be filtered out to say nonsense all the time. I also hope that respect for nature will become a true universal law, shared and respected by all.