Maxi Espeter

Cabinet member to Commissioner Hansen focusing on agriculture, food policy, and rural development.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Verband der Deutschen Biokraftstoffindustrie

28 Jan 2026 · Certification of biofuels

Meeting with European Salt Producers' Association

26 Jan 2026 · Proposal to remove salt from the scope of the organic rules

Meeting with Tetra Pak Group

14 Jan 2026 · Discussion on policy priorities around preparedness and food security and in particular the importance of shelf-stable, packaged foods and beverages with high nutritional values for reserves in the case of crisis events.

Meeting with Asociace soukromého zemědělství České republiky

13 Jan 2026 · Future of the CAP

Meeting with European farmers and European agri-cooperatives

2 Dec 2025 · Upcoming proposal on organic basic regulation

Meeting with Unknown Organization

19 Nov 2025 · Commission´s proposals for the CAP reform for 2028-2025

Meeting with Novo Nordisk Foundation

7 Nov 2025 · Mutual introduction and introduction of Novo Nordisk Foundation’s key initiatives on advancing innovative sustainable solutions for agriculture.

Meeting with Unknown Organization

6 Nov 2025 · Mutual introduction and presentation of valuation of water and energy

Meeting with Unknown Organization

3 Nov 2025 · Mutual introduction and presentation of Voltrac’s work on the development of AI-powered autonomous tractors for agriculture.

Meeting with Schwarz Corporate Affairs International GmbH

15 Oct 2025 · Mututal introduction and exchange of views on building resilient food supply chain

Meeting with Deutscher Bauernverband and

14 Oct 2025 · Mutual introduction and exchange on CAP proposal

Meeting with Irish Environmental Network and Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) CLG

1 Oct 2025 · Discussion on the environmental and climate aspects of Commission's Post-2027 CAP proposal of 16 July 2025

Meeting with Fédération Nationale d'Agriculture Biologique

25 Sept 2025 · Exchange of upcoming review of the organic basic act

Meeting with EW GROUP GmbH

18 Sept 2025 · Mutual introduction

Meeting with Unknown Organization

9 Sept 2025 · Recognition of LDM as a producer organisation and LDMs views on elements of CAP-post-2027-proposal

Meeting with International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements EU Regional Group

25 Aug 2025 · Position paper on Generational Renewal

Meeting with Unknown Organization

20 Aug 2025 · Introductory meeting

Meeting with Weltverband der Maschinenringe e.V.

2 Jul 2025 · Mutual introduction and presentation of the concept of machinery rings

Meeting with Conféderation Européenne des Propriétaires Forestiers

25 Jun 2025 · Mutual introduction and exchange of views on Nature Credits

Meeting with Deutscher Bauernverband

19 Jun 2025 · Presenting the DBVs position on Future Multiannual Financial Framework/Future CAP

Meeting with Landbrug Fødevarer - Danish Agriculture and Food Council

19 Jun 2025 · Mutual introduction and exchange of views on the MFF, the CAP post-2027, the Vision for Agriculture and Food, the simplification package, exports and global trade.

Meeting with Aarhus University and

11 Jun 2025 · Water Resilience Strategy: water-related challenges and how to bring new innovations and skills onto the market

Meeting with Nuffield Australia

27 May 2025 · Opportunity to better understand the EU’s approach to agricultural policy, sustainability, and international trade from the EU’s perspective.

Meeting with Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V.

23 May 2025 · Exchange of views on the Vision for Agriculture and Food and the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework and reform of the CAP

Meeting with Eurocities

22 May 2025 · Enhanced Dialogue between the EU, Member States and local authorities. Cities’ contribution to the yearly food dialogue and to shaping food environments.

Meeting with Zentralkomitee der deutschen Katholiken

21 May 2025 · Exchange of views on future Agriculture Policy

Meeting with Finnish Forest Industries Federation (Metsäteollisuus ry) and

20 May 2025 · Forestry, EU bioeconomy strategy, improvement of the EU competitiveness while reaching the climate goals, and how the industry best can contribute to this work

Meeting with Aula Europe and Neova Oy

14 May 2025 · Neova’s priorities in growing media materials (substrates) and their importance for European growers

Meeting with European Dairy Association aisbl

5 May 2025 · Targeted amendments to the CMO - EU dairy trade situation

Meeting with Deutscher Forstwirtschaftsrat e. V. and Federation Europeenne des Communes Forestieres

16 Apr 2025 · Developments in European legislation and effects on the German municipal forest

Meeting with Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists

15 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on: - Future of the European Green Deal, - Mercosur agreement’s implications to the EU food sector, - Ukraine’s integration into the EU food production network - Implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation.

Meeting with European Technology Platform for organic food and farming

14 Apr 2025 · Introductory meeting

Meeting with International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements EU Regional Group

14 Apr 2025 · Mutual introduction and follow up on the vision for agriculture and food

Meeting with European Landowners' Organization asbl

11 Apr 2025 · Discussion on exploring innovative solutions on the future of agriculture in response to the Vision on Agriculture and Food

Meeting with Coöperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A.

9 Apr 2025 · to share insights on the challenges and opportunities faced by the agrifood sector and processing industry in aligning with EU goals and policy tasks arising from the Vision on the Future of Agriculture and Food and the upcoming EU Water Resilience.

Meeting with Deutscher Bauernverband and Naturland Verband

9 Apr 2025 · Grazing obligation for organic livestock producers following an EU Pilot

Meeting with International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements EU Regional Group

8 Apr 2025 · Grazing obligation for organic livestock producers following an EU Pilot

Meeting with Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto – Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners and Svenska lantbruksproducenternas centralförbund r.f.

4 Apr 2025 · Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), forestry, Vision for Agriculture and Food

Meeting with LandForst Betriebe Österreich / Association of Austrian Land and Forest Owners

2 Apr 2025 · General exchange of views about the Vision for Agriculture and Food and the future of agriculture and forestry.

Meeting with Water Europe

28 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on Water Resilience Strategy (WRS) including challenges facing the water sector

Meeting with Corteva Agriscience International SARL

26 Mar 2025 · Mutual introduction and exchange of views on solutions to farmers

Meeting with Familienbetriebe Land und Forst Bayern e.V.

26 Mar 2025 · Mutual introduction and EU Deforestation regulation

Meeting with International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements EU Regional Group

19 Mar 2025 · Prospects of Organic farming in the EU including a few technical issues

Meeting with Milchindustrie-Verband e.V.

19 Mar 2025 · Discussion on the Commission proposal for a targeted amendment of the CMO Regulation and other EU policy topics relevant for the German dairy industry

Meeting with European Environmental Bureau and Wetlands International - European Association

18 Mar 2025 · EEB and Wetlands International presented on the water resilience strategy

Meeting with CONSEIL EUROPEEN DES JEUNES AGRICULTEURS

5 Mar 2025 · Follow up on the publication of the Vision for agriculture and food

Meeting with CONSEIL EUROPEEN DES JEUNES AGRICULTEURS

4 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the Vision for Agriculture and Food

Meeting with International Biocontrol Manufacturers' Association

27 Feb 2025 · Biocontrol legislation

Meeting with Prospero & Partners and Biocontrol Coalition

26 Feb 2025 · Biocontrol legislation

Meeting with EUROPEAN FORUM ALPBACH

20 Feb 2025 · introduction of the European Forum Alpbach 2025 edition

Meeting with Zentralverband des Deutschen Handwerks e.V.

19 Feb 2025 · Mutual introduction and exchange on challenges the craft and artisanal food sector is facing

Meeting with European Federation of National Associations of Water Services

13 Feb 2025 · EurEau presented on the water-food nexus and Europe’s water resilience strategy

Meeting with Bayer AG

13 Feb 2025 · Mutual introduction exchange on key policy priorities in the agricultural sector

Meeting with tgo AG

10 Feb 2025 · Exchange of views on optimizing carbon farming

Meeting with European Beekeeping Association

7 Feb 2025 · Honey fraud

Meeting with Handelsverband Deutschland

6 Feb 2025 · Mutual introduction and discussion on the role of food retail within the food supply chain

Meeting with Make.org and Young European Federalists

5 Feb 2025 · Introduction by Make.org and to the Commissioner Hansen and his Cabinet of their EurHope Report

Meeting with European Environmental Bureau and

3 Feb 2025 · Exchange of views on the Vision for Agriculture and Food and the European Board on Agriculture and Food

Meeting with Landjugend Österreich

20 Jan 2025 · Mutual introduction and generational renewal in Austria