Els Bruggeman, Euroconsumers opens the Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2024

Date of recording: 2024-06-24

Event: Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2024

Location: SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre

Els Bruggeman, Head of Policy and Enforcement at Euroconsumers, officially opens the 5th Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2024. Taking place in the Silver Hall of the SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre, in the Belgian & European capital, Els was able to introduce Euroconsumers as the co-host of the two-day event.

Jun 24, 2024
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Event - GASS Europe 2024 Video Presentations Industry - Consumer Protection & Authorities
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