18 May 2026
The protection of minors in the digital environment takes centre stage at the close of the 1st Global Digital Rights Forum
During the forum, the findings of the Survey on the Social Perception of Digital Rights in Spain were presented, revealing overwhelming public support for the introduction of measures aimed at protecting minors. Young entrepreneurs such as Trisha Prabhu and Albert Bertrán presented initiatives including the Balance Phone, a phone “without…
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18 May 2026
Frances Haugen: “When platforms had to choose between safety and profits, they chose profits”
During her intervention at the Global Digital Rights Forum, data expert and whistleblower behind the ‘Facebook Files’, Frances Haugen, called on brands to allocate a small percentage of their advertising investment to online platforms that comply with transparency standards. Giuliano da Empoli: “We already have laws and we are not applying them because of fear and geopolitical considerations.
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18 May 2026
Óscar López calls for an alliance with middle powers to advance towards “a third technological path and trustworthy AI”
The Minister for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service took part in a conversation with Carissa Véliz, philosopher, University of Oxford professor and author of Privacy Is Power, during the 1st Global Digital Rights Forum, held in Barcelona. “Either we act together with the middle powers, or the Global South will…
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14 May 2026
The Secretary of State for Youth calls for “constant dialogue” with technology companies to protect minors’ digital rights.
Rubén Pérez Correa closed the first day of the International Meeting on Digital Rights by stressing that “if minors are going to be on social media, today’s platforms are not good enough.” The first day of the event brought together international leaders in technology, including former Facebook executive Yaël Eisenstat…
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14 May 2026
Pedro Sánchez calls for action to ensure that “rights are as robust in the digital space as they are in the physical world
The President of the Government has welcomed the ‘Global Digital Rights Forum’, organised by the Government of Spain and the Mobile World Capital Foundation, with a message highlighting Spain’s work in the field of digital rights and stressing the need to give citizens a greater understanding of their rights in the digital…
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13 May 2026
Yael Eisenstat: “As long as algorithms are designed to keep us hooked, they will continue to fuel disinformation”
Yael Eisenstat, technology policy expert and former Facebook executive, warns about the impact of algorithms on democracy at the 1st Global Digital Rights Forum Eisenstat calls for greater transparency and accountability in the way social media algorithms operate, given their influence on social wellbeing and public debate. “The more we…
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29 April 2026
The 1st Digital Rights Forum brings together 50 leading speakers in technology, ethics and digital governance
The event, organised by the Government of Spain and Mobile World Capital, brings together international experts to debate the protection of fundamental rights in digital environments. The meeting will feature speakers such as Frances Haugen, data expert and whistleblower behind the publication of the ‘Facebook Papers’; Yael Eisenstat, digital policy…
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29 April 2026
The 17 finalists in the second edition of the MWCapital Awards tackle global challenges through technology
Mobile World Capital Barcelona (MWCapital), in collaboration with GSMA Foundry, B Lab Spain, the Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, and Red.es, has announced the 17 finalist projects of the second edition of the ‘MWCapital Awards: Technologies for a Sustainable Future’. This year’s edition has seen a significant increase in participation, highlighting the accelerating pace of global…
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20 March 2026
The MWCapital Awards attract 298 projects from 62 countries in their second edition
Mobile World Capital Barcelona (MWCapital) has closed the call for entries for the second edition of the MWCapital Awards, receiving a total of 298 applications from 62 countries, with 65% of submissions coming from international initiatives. Organised in collaboration with GSMA Foundry, B Lab Spain, the Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, and Red.es, the awards and their international…
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18 March 2026
Barcelona will host the first ‘Global Digital Rights Forum’ to analyse the impact of technology on citizens’ rights
18/March/2026 Barcelona will host citizens, institutions and national and international experts between 13 and 14 May to analyse the challenges the digital era poses for safeguarding citizens’ rights. The first edition of the ‘Global Digital Rights Forum’—organised by the Government of Spain and Mobile World Capital Barcelona within the framework of the …
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4 March 2026
Talent Arena consolidates its position as Europe’s leading meeting point for digital talent with 25,000 visitors
Talent Arena 2026, the event promoted by Mobile World Capital Barcelona and co-located with MWC Barcelona and 4YFN, closed its second edition with 25.000 visitors, a 25% more than last year. Of these, 9,000 also attended the XPRO Zone, a cross-cutting space specifically designed for highly qualified professionals, offering advanced content, technical workshops and exclusive networking sessions. With…
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