Peace has been achieved in the world. Warfare has been halted across the globe. National borders have been opened and travel made easier. People are living in dignity, and the economy and technologies have made people's lives easier and more comfortable. Life expectancy has increased dramatically. New medicines have been invented to prolong people's dignified lives. Age-related diseases have been reduced. Medicines for cancer, dementia, mental illnesses have become available. Working people work 3 days a week and get a decent wage for it, which allows them to afford to travel more and fulfil all their desires. There is hardly any unemployment and people enjoy working. Unemployed people are paid a decent allowance so that they can get on with their lives. Crime against the person and theft are reduced. People are safe in their own country. Retired people get a decent pension and travel a lot around the world. A pensioner's health is better than ever and all rehabilitation and treatment services are available free of charge. Medicines are cheap. State interference in people's lives is greatly reduced and the state helps its people to live well and with dignity. All people are happy and enjoy their lives.

It is 2040, and the skies are filled with drones navigating the city with precision. Buildings are now no longer stone blocks, but living structures that adapt to the weather and the needs of their inhabitants. I am standing on a rooftop terrace, where green roofs and vertical gardens extend into the sky. This was not always the case. Between 2025 and 2050, we addressed the massive climate crisis by embracing clean energy on a large scale and transforming cities into self-sufficient oases.

In the future, I see Europe as a continent that combines innovation, sustainability and social justice. A strong European community that transcends national borders and promotes genuine cooperation would be desirable. Economically, Europe should be a leader in renewable energy, sustainable technology and fair digitalization. Green cities with emission-free mobility and environmentally friendly architecture could shape everyday life. At the same time, Europe remains a center for education and research that offers young people first-class opportunities. Politically, I would like to see a Europe that resolutely defends human rights, democracy and freedom of expression. A stronger European identity could help to overcome nationalism and strengthen social cohesion.

My 2040 is a time when European countries have come closer together and become safer for their citizens. With clear defense, crime and immigration policies that all countries follow and contribute to, this has been achieved. Europe is united around the Christian faith that permeates society. Politically and religiously motivated crime has fallen sharply, along with other crime, and citizens live in a much safer time.