top of page

Le temps qui passe

Anonymous

March 19, 2025

Le temps qui passe

This image was generated with Dream Studio AI.

The morning sun filtered through the dense foliage of the trees lining my Parisian apartment. Once a gray, noisy avenue, my street was now a verdant oasis, where birdsong replaced the roar of cars. The transformation of Europe had been radical.

In 2025, we were on the brink of a climatic precipice. But a global awakening had taken place. Europe had embarked on an ambitious reforestation and sustainable development project. Cities were redesigned, and nature reclaimed its rights. Gasoline-powered cars disappeared, replaced by electric vehicles and efficient public transport.

My day began with a bike ride along the old tracks, now transformed into winding cycle paths through parks and forests. Lunch consisted of fresh, local produce grown on rooftops and in community gardens dotted around the city. The afternoon was devoted to work, but even the offices were green and bright, with open coworking spaces and soothing views of the surrounding nature.

Life in 2050 was slower, more conscious. We had swapped the frantic race for a pace more respectful of our environment and well-being. Europe had become a model of sustainable development, a society where technology and nature coexisted in harmony. And every day, I was delighted to have contributed, in my own small way, to this transformation.

related stories

hallo
une vie heureuse
in the future i'd like to have good health, a family life, friends with whom to share leisure activities, to go to all the continents to practice all kinds of fishing. i'd like to be able to walk around in complete safety, without fear of being attacked, and i'd like my children to have a carefree life.
hallo
The future is woman
Womens health is taken seriously and we have NON INTRUSIVE necessary health checkups developed by women for eomen. There are health days women can use during their cycle and all hygiene products are sourced ethically and available to all social statuses. Theres knowledge in how to support women during giving birth and recommended after care. More holistic practices are introduced
hallo
Deutschland 2040
We are once again living in peace, prosperity and contentment. Migration from Muslim-majority countries has been stopped completely due to the high level of violence and thousands of deaths caused by them. Since then, women and the rest of the population have been able to move freely in public again without fear. Deportations of violent criminals are carried out on a daily basis and illegal immigrants are detained in deportation camps. These measures have saved billions of euros over the years, which have been used for fair pensions, healthcare and infrastructure. The migrants who are granted the right to stay are only provided with accommodation, food and clothing from donations. The government consists of the two strongest factions to ensure stability. Left-wing extremism has been almost completely eradicated. The war in Ukraine has ended peacefully. The EU is still complaining today about the trillion-dollar grave of "Ukraine support" The politicians who were responsible for this waste of money because of their ideological stance are all in prison. In short: all is right with the world again.
hallo
geen verrechtsing meer
In my future vision, people are no longer indifferent. They look out for each other. I hope out of all the world woes this will come. Americans are now making conscious contact with Europeans. I hope this continues. And that we come back from the far-right. This is not good, migrants can actually contribute a lot. Namely knowledge and wisdom of the country of origin. And with citizen groups we can really achieve something
Join #OurFutures now!

The future is shaped by our ideas and our actions today. Tell us about your visions of the future and help us create a futures narrative aimed at inspiring citizens, policy-makers and foresight experts alike!

OURfutures.png

The European Commission support does not constitute endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained.

ERA_logo.jpg

We support the European Research Area aimed at creating a single, borderless market for research, innovation and technology in the EU.

©OurFutures 2025, All rights reserved.

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
bottom of page