The card in Ukraine has long been completed. All the countries are calm. Nowhere in Europe is there any craving for action and Europe is developing rapidly economically. Latvia is one of the countries where the standard of living is high. The material well-being of the population and comfortable conditions in the labour market are attractive for labour from third countries. The labour market in Latvia is organized and a stable balance between work remuneration and work duties has been achieved, people can pay their bills, educate children and make savings. Riga is a well-groomed city, roads are arranged, the city is clean and continues to develop, showing a positive atmosphere for tourism. Also, the standard of living of another city in Latvia is good, which allows residents to live in their homes and work for the benefit of their country.

It would be nice if the European economy had recovered and the standard of living of citizens were at least roughly the same as today. It would also be nice if healthcare worked better than it does now and, for example, some kind of medicine had been invented for Alzheimer's disease. Europe could focus on future medical achievements. In 2040, the war in Ukraine would have ended and Russian President Putin would no longer be in power. The reconstruction of Ukraine would be well underway and would also contribute to the health of the economy and the employment of people. In Russia, democracy would finally have prevailed, and other states would no longer have to fear possible attacks or other forms of interference, such as cutting cables, etc. Europe could be at peace and focus on building a better future. Unnecessary regulation could be dismantled in the next few years in order to make European companies more successful on the global market and to save people time and money for activities other than fighting bureaucracy. Abundant regulation is usually a sign of distrust and fear.

In 2050, Europe has become a continent where technology and sustainability are at the core of its daily life. Cities, once full of traffic and pollution, are now green ecosystems, where autonomous vehicles float silently on floating roads and buildings are covered with vertical gardens that purify the air. 25 years ago, in 2025, the fight against climate change intensified, with a global focus on renewable energy and the transition to the circular economy. During the first two decades, Europe adopted clean technologies, and by 2035, most European countries achieved net-zero emissions. Large corporations began investing in social welfare, and governments implemented more inclusive and equitable policies. Now, in this 2040 future, education is completely digital and personalized, and people can choose their life paths through algorithms that foster the balance between work, health and well-being. Nations collaborate in global projects that promote peace, and physical boundaries no longer exist, for union is the basis of progress. Europe is an example of how humanity can reinvent itself, showing that the future, when faced with hope and action, is a place full of possibilities.

1. All products will become services. We will no longer pay with money. We don't have any more possessions. No home no car no appliances. We are going to borrow more stuff and we are going to exchange more, this means that there is a barter. Shopping has become a distant memory. We have found a solution for green energy.