EIF was proud to bring Members of the European Parliament to MWC 2026 in Barcelona, a hands-on opportunity to exchange directly with tech leaders, explore the latest innovations, and try out emerging technologies shaping Europe's digital future.

Special thanks to our participants: Matthias Ecke MEP, Michal Kobosko MEP, Ondrej Krutilek MEP, Pilar del Castillo MEP, and Brando Benifei MEP, and to GSMA for their collaboration and hospitality in making this visit possible.

Between 15-18 May 2023, EIF organised a special programme for MEPs to discover the thriving innovation ecosystem in Israel, the 'Startup Nation'.

The EIF members who took part in this MEP visit were:
- Mr. Victor Negrescu MEP, S&D, Romania (MEP lead)
- Ms. Beatrice Covassi MEP (S&D, Italy)
- Ms. Josianne Cutajar MEP (S&D, Malta)
- Mr. Ivan Štefanec MEP (EPP, Slovakia)
- Ms. Róża Thun MEP (Renew Europe, Poland)