Calay News
In his speech at the Mobile World Congress, King Felipe VI mentioned the instability and uncertainty in the international atmosphere and its direct impact on the global economy, which is a result of the energy crisis and geopolitical tensions, accentuated by the war in Ukraine. The King recalled the opening of Mobile last year, when Russia launched its new phase of aggression against Ukraine, and expressed his support for the Ukrainian people in their struggle for their freedom and territorial integrity. He also spoke about the issue of speed in connections and pointed out the importance of proper cooperation and convergence between public policies and companies to face all the implications of the unstoppable trend of technological innovation. He also stressed the importance of defending democratic values, basic human rights, and social responsibility.
The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, took the opportunity to launch a message about the need for a new stage in Catalonia, in which the value of coexistence and agreement prevails. Sánchez urged the representatives of the Generalitat and the City Council to focus on what citizens are asking for in order to be useful in political action. In his speech, he also addressed the issue of the regulation of rental prices, in response to an intervention by the mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau.
In summary, both the King and the President of the Government addressed important issues in their speeches during the Mobile World Congress. The King stressed the importance of facing the current challenges in the global economy and technological innovation in a responsible and cooperative way, while the President called for a new stage in Catalan politics and stressed the importance of being useful to citizens.
