Online final conference
On 10th of May 2021 the online final conference of Project ECOFIT will take place.
The online final conference will be a unique opportunity to:
- Present the key findings of the project, and the best policy options to increase the operational cooperation among European countries and with Southeast European countries;
- Provide recommendations and guidelines to better put into action the operational cooperation;
- Discuss with experts in the field future challenges in light of the EMPACT Firearms Operational Action Plans and the priorities of the 2020-2025 EU Action Plan on firearms trafficking.
To join the ECOFIT final conference register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yzDEcsI7SF2DrhG1gB3WMw
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