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Une journee en 2040

Anonymous

March 19, 2025

Une journee en 2040

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On this bright morning of June 2050, I leave my home, a house autonomous in energy thanks to the solar panels integrated into its walls. The streets are silent, not because they are deserted, but because electric vehicles and bicycles dominate. My first stop is the local café, where I order a drink produced locally by vertical farming a few kilometres away, reducing the carbon footprint.

On my way to work, I climb into a Hyperloop, an ultra-fast network that connects European capitals in a few hours. Borders no longer exist physically: A common European citizenship was adopted in 2035, facilitating cultural and economic exchanges.

In the afternoon, I participate in a collaborative virtual reality project with colleagues across Europe. Technology has reduced unnecessary travel, while promoting better collaboration.

On my way home, I contemplate a clear sky, free of pollution thanks to the ambitious climate policies put in place as early as 2030. The Europe of 2050 is a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive continent, where innovation and respect for the environment coexist harmoniously.

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