Editorial: El País

• The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona has regained its strength after the pandemic with over 109,000 visitors.
• The congress is not only a commercial showcase for telecommunications companies but also a forum for discussion on communication technologies and global governance.
• Topics discussed include artificial intelligence, the need for expansion of telephone operators to ensure European sovereignty in data management, and Europe's role in global polarization.
• Asian and particularly Chinese companies were present, doing business alongside American and European companies.
• The exhibition also highlighted the political and social normalization in Catalonia, with the King's visit to the Generalitat's stand.
• While the congress has been successful, it should not hide the future challenges of Europe's largest technology congress, including the need to attract more fairs and ensure that Barcelona remains a research and development hub all year round.

Conclusion: Ensuring the continued success of the MWC and Barcelona's tech economy requires support from governments of all political colors and industry stakeholders.

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