Transport has become so fast and accessible that I can live freely in any European country without feeling disconnected from homes and travellers. The social environment is safe and easy for people to use. Bureaucracy is within reasonable limits and officials like their work, which they do interestedly, professionally and responsibly.

By 2040, my life and that of my community could be much more sustainable, comfortable and technologically advanced. One area that is particularly close to my heart is the environment-friendly urban environment. I can imagine a future where: Cities are green and smart – every street has a lot of greenery, vertical fences and roofs are covered with plants that clean the air and reduce heat islands. The streets are primarily designed for pedestrians and cyclists, while self-driving electric means of transport ensure fast and comfortable movement. Energy is 100% renewable – all electricity comes from solar panels, wind farms and innovative energy storage solutions. Houses produce their own energy and use smart systems that keep energy and water use to a minimum. No waste – the circular economy is the norm where all materials and products are recyclable or biodegradable. Every home and business follows the "zero waste" principle. Food is local and healthy – cities have automatic greenhouses and community gardens that offer fresh produce. Artificial meat and other alternative proteins have become commonplace, reducing the environmental impact of livestock farming. Healthcare is preventive and personalised – genetic engineering and artificial intelligence allow early detection of diseases, and treatments are tailored to the genetic profile of each individual. No one needs to wait to see a doctor, because health monitoring is constantly carried out using smart devices.

A Day in Europe, 2050 Sophia stepped out of her apartment in the heart of Paris, breathing in the fresh, clean air. The city had transformed over the last 25 years—cars were now fully autonomous and electric, gliding silently along roads that had been repurposed to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists. Vertical gardens adorned every building, filtering the air and providing fresh produce for local markets. As she boarded the Hyperloop, which connected major European cities in under an hour, she reflected on how far the continent had come. In the late 2020s, European nations had doubled down on climate action, investing in renewable energy and banning fossil fuels. By the 2030s, AI-driven education and healthcare had made services more accessible and efficient. The 2040s saw a push for a four-day workweek, promoting well-being and creativity. Arriving in Berlin, Sophia walked into her office—an international innovation hub working on the next step: interplanetary collaboration. Europe was thriving, not just technologically, but socially and environmentally. The future was bright.

In 2040, the people of Europe finally realized that hate speech, hatred and hostility is not the solution. They have realized that crimes cannot be traced back to entire cultures but to individual persons and their fates. It invests in prevention and early aid. Right-wing ideas have no place in this Europe