In 2040, the Great War in Central Europe is finally over. Minor conflicts still continue. Things have become unmanageable because of the EU bureaucracy and NATO's inefficiency after the US left the alliance. Russia managed to carve up the lands up to Germany, which occupied its former lands in Poland. Daniha lost Greenland, which was taken by the US. However, Russia had to give up some territories in the Far East to China. The EU ceased to exist, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal closed their borders to refugees from Eastern and Central Europe. Refugees from Central Asia did decrease after the US nuclear strike on Iran.

By 2050, many things will change on a global, technological, social and economic level. There will be self-driving cars, drone deliveries, robotics in care and industry. The world population has reached 10 billion. There is a permanent base on the moon. Nuclear fusion as an energy source works. There are shortages of water, food and raw materials.

In 2040, the world is a very different place than it is today. Technology has made great strides, but not only in terms of digital and robotic innovations. What really changed was how humanity learned to live with itself and the environment. Earth, which in 2025 seemed on the verge of an irreversible crisis, has found a new balance. Between 2025 and 2040, the first major sustainable cities were born, transport became fully electric, and most homes are self-sufficient thanks to innovative solar systems and recycling systems. Climate change seemed like an urgent and still difficult problem to stop, but the green revolution that triggered in the following decades prompted governments and people to collaborate with a commitment never seen before. Energy policies have changed radically, focusing on a circular economy and ecological solutions. What I like to think about this future is that, between 2025 and 2040, technology has not only led to innovations in the digital field, but also to a renewed awareness of our humanity. Machines have become tools at the service of the environment and society, no longer mere substitutes for man, but partners in the creation of a fairer and greener world.

Europe is a deeply transformed continent, the result of decades of technological innovation, ecological transition and political reforms. The European Union has become a more cohesive entity, with strengthened governance and greater integration between Member States. Economies are increasingly digitalised and sustainable, thanks to the widespread adoption of renewable energy and artificial intelligence applied to production sectors. European cities are smart and interconnected, with smart infrastructure that ensures energy efficiency and sustainable mobility. Public transport is powered by clean sources, while self-driving cars and high-speed trains quickly connect metropolises. Precision farming and biotechnology have reduced the environmental impact, ensuring food safety. Geopolitically, Europe has strengthened its role as a global mediator, promoting peace and international cooperation. However, challenges such as climate change, the management of migration flows and social inequalities remain central to the political agenda. Europe, as in the past, is a laboratory for progress, where tradition and innovation come together to create a more inclusive and sustainable future.