Sustainability. In 2040 I hope that mobility will be green, as will energy sources, with an impact on the amount paid and on the environment. I hope that life will be more efficient, with more quality time to spend with the family. Work, which can be remote, will allow us to be anywhere, even on the move, always productive, because the car itself already has autonomous driving.

I woke up early in Lisbon, in my house with walls covered in bioenergy moss, which regulates the temperature and generates clean electricity. The air was fresh and clean, because in 2035 the European Union completed the transition to 100% sustainable transportation. Now, electric flying cars and ultra-fast public transport systems have made cities quieter and greener. I took a solar train to Brussels to attend a conference on regenerative technology. In just 40 minutes, I crossed half of Europe, thanks to the new quantum transportation network. On the way, I admired the landscapes: replanted forests, vertical agricultural fields and cities that coexist harmoniously with nature. Free education and inclusive artificial intelligence have ensured that everyone has equal opportunities. Since 2030, climate policies have united countries, prioritizing clean energy, circular economy and social welfare. In 2040, Europe is not perfect, but it is a place where the future finally looks promising.

Come 2050, Europe is a completely different continent, where unity and harmony reign between races and religious beliefs. Sexual orientations are respected and children are made aware of differences from an early age. There is less poverty and more balance between countries. Women are treated equally to men and justice is heavier for those who commit crimes.

In 15 years' time, I hope to be alive and seeing a different Europe. A Europe that is more united, more active on the world stage, energy-independent and capable of making its voice heard in the world. Europe is the cradle of civilization, so it has a greater responsibility to make itself heard. Not to depend on the USA, China or the USSR, but in a market of over 400 million inhabitants to provide sustenance and self-sufficiency for all. A Europe with strong leaders, without internal divisions. A social Europe.