A strong and economically stable Europe. Safe, free of the free-riders who suck it dry and abuse its softness, ignoring not only morals but laws, stealing, murdering and raping. And by that I mean Arab economic migrants specifically. So that Europe can compete with Russia and America. A Europe with a strong and self-sufficient army, without nonsense like regulations on what butter or rum should be called. And where one is not afraid to speak one's mind and not be corrected when one uses only 3 genders and only recognizes the biological sexes. So that the European Parliament can be useful and not just a newsagent's shop where people blather on and receive fat bonuses.

The sun slowly rises over Prague, its rays reflecting off the green roofs of buildings covered with solar panels and gardens. I wake up in my smart home, which automatically optimises temperature and air quality based on my needs. The clothes I wear are made from biodegradable materials, designed to be easily recycled when worn. On my way to work, I ride in an autonomous hydrogen bus that moves quietly through traffic-free streets. By 2035, stringent measures to limit emissions have been introduced across the EU, and massive investment in renewable energy has transformed cities into self-sufficient ecosystems. Today, I'm free to take a short trip - a hyperloop will take me to Berlin in 30 minutes. Travelling between European capitals is now cheap, green and accessible to all. I think about how much the world has changed in the last 25 years: the climate crisis has forced humanity to act, technology has brought solutions and we have finally found a balance between progress and nature.

Imagine 2040 - a world where technology serves people, working conditions are fair and everyone has the opportunity to develop their potential. Automation and artificial intelligence are not taking our jobs away, but helping us focus on what's really important - creativity, caring for others and innovation. The work environment is fair, promoting work-life balance, with an emphasis on mental well-being and flexibility.

In 2040 I will be 35, hopefully married and with two children. I would like society to improve, especially for my future children. I want bullying to be addressed when it happens. I want everyone to be able to do and wear what they want etc etc etc...