A clean future, without environmental risks, with the right temperature, with water and food for all, with work and opportunities for research, development, medical and technological evolution. A future where we can all develop our concerns. A future where we are equal wherever we are and want to be. A future without conflicts and free trade, freedom to go and interact with those we want. A future with medical advances that allow us to live longer and, of course, better. A future where we can enjoy our time after finishing the job.

In 2040, I wake up in my home in Stockholm, a city that has undergone major changes over the past 25 years. I look out the window and admire the green roof gardens and solar panels that adorn every building. The city has become a model for sustainability and innovation. After breakfast, I take my electric bike to work. Bicycle paths are wide and safe, and the air is clean thanks to the strict environmental laws introduced in the 2030s. On the way I pass several parks where people enjoy the morning sun, and I notice how much greener the city has become. At work, a research center for renewable energy, I am working on a project aimed at improving the efficiency of solar cells. I remember how, in the 2020s, Europe started to invest heavily in renewable energy and how it led to a reduction in CO2 emissions and an increase in energy security. After work, I meet my friends at a local market. We talk about how technology has changed our lives, from smart homes to advanced medical care. We also discuss social changes, such as increased gender equality and inclusion, which have made Europe a fairer and more harmonious place to live. When I go home, I think about how much the world has changed since 2025. I feel hopeful for the future and proud to be part of a society that values sustainability, innovation and human rights

All people have become different, all are honest, full of goodness and love for the people around them. Children are brought up according to general human and ethical principles. Therefore, given that people have become open and full of love, there is no more crime and mutual wars. Humanity does not spend its resources on the redistribution of power and money, but is fully involved in the development of human beings, which is why it is happening very rapidly.

The year is 2040. The transition to a greener and more sustainable society started already in 2025, when the European Union introduced ambitious climate measures to reduce carbon emissions and restore natural ecosystem processes. World leaders understood that the climate crisis is not only an environmental problem, but also a social and economic one. Today, in 2040, I moved around the city using electric transport, which is completely autonomous. I no longer need a driving licence – cars and public transport are integrated into a single network that I can control from a smart device. My daily life is fully technology-related, but it is ethically developed in support of public goods. Our cities have become sustainable, green and intelligent centres where people live in harmony with nature. There were many challenges between 2025 and 2040. First, the biggest changes took place in the world of education and work. Artificial intelligence has created a new educational model that adapts to the needs and speed of each individual. Learning was no longer just a traditional school process – it became a continuous experience that integrated into people’s lives. We are no longer working as we did in 2025. The work is more flexible and tailored to each individual's personal needs. We are experiencing a revolution in the labour market, where not only experience, but also creativity, emotional intelligence and human aspects are appreciated. In recent years, we have also seen a reduction in social inequalities. Europe has become a society in which every person, no matter where they come from, is able to achieve their goals, because we invest more resources in people's potential than in a model of economic growth. However, there are also challenges that still need to be addressed. Artificial intelligence, which has helped to develop human capabilities, continues to create new ethical dilemmas. How to balance the development of technology and preserve the human nature? Can we preserve our own identity by living together in a global network? These issues are still alive in our society, and it is clear that the future will be full of new challenges that we will tackle together. Cities that are green and modern give hope that we can survive in this world that is more connected to nature than separated from it. I hope that in the future we will be able to fully understand and accept this balance.