Benjamin Hartmann

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Unknown Organization

20 Nov 2025 · Rare-earth independence

Meeting with Unknown Organization

12 Nov 2025 · What they are seeing in the industry and what that means for policy development in the EU.

Meeting with DuPont de Nemours International SARL

3 Nov 2025 · Presentation of the company.

Meeting with Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.

1 Oct 2025 · To exchange on economic and industry-related aspects of defence, as well as ways to strengthen Europe’s resilience and competitiveness.

Meeting with

1 Oct 2025 · Core issues relating to Europe's strategy to re-arm Europe including industrial competitiveness.

Meeting with BVI Bundesverband Investment und Asset Management e.V.

22 May 2025 · Keynote speaker at the BVI Insights event. As BVI, they have been proactive in support and involvement in the recent European Commission initiatives, such as the EU Defence Industrial Investment Forum, shaping the future of European defence.

Meeting with SORHEA

13 May 2025 · Introduction of the company. Since its creation, SORHEA has distinguished itself through its expertise in perimeter security, offering high-tech solutions that combine performance and reliability.

Meeting with Telefonica, S.A.

12 May 2025 · In the frame of the ongoing debate on defence and security, they want to discuss the role that Telefónica and the telecommunications sector can play in securing critical infrastructure.

Meeting with

12 May 2025 · To discuss collaborations with NATO and European governments, including Ukraine, and the Commission’s efforts to enhance cyber preparedness, including through the upcoming defence strategy.

Meeting with Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.

6 May 2025 · They would likto hear the Commissioner's views on the direction of travel for the EU's work on cyber-defence.

Meeting with The European Steel Association

29 Apr 2025 · Preparation meeting for Commissioner Kubilius: Introduce their sector and explain its role for the EU’s economic resilience, including the defence sector

Meeting with General Electric Company

25 Mar 2025 · Readiness 2030 Package

Meeting with Citigroup Inc.

18 Mar 2025 · Courtesy visit

Meeting with Breakthrough Energy

17 Mar 2025 · European Defense Innovation Council

Meeting with Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

5 Mar 2025 · Ukraine

Meeting with HENSOLDT AG

3 Mar 2025 · Defence industry

Meeting with Heckler Koch

25 Feb 2025 · Defence market

Meeting with Ernst & Young Core Business Services BV

25 Feb 2025 · European defence collaboration and priorities

Meeting with European Policy Centre

11 Feb 2025 · Presentation of EPC brief: “Ten steps for a European defence surge” published on 20 January

Meeting with

10 Feb 2025 · Meeting with representatives of German security and defence industry

Meeting with EUROPEAN AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL

7 Feb 2025 · Courtesy visit

Meeting with Bertelsmann Stiftung

6 Feb 2025 · Informal exchange on European Defence.

Meeting with Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales

30 Jan 2025 · White paper on the future of European defence and Single Market for defence

Meeting with Shipyards' and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe

23 Jan 2025 · Presentation and Discussion of the Sea Naval White Papers on Naval Defence Trends and on Underwater and Seabed Warfare

Meeting with Ericsson

15 Jan 2025 · Competitiveness of EU economy in current global context

Meeting with Airbus

20 Dec 2024 · Exchange on views on priorities for space and defence.