Peter Altmaier was Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy from 2018 to 2021. Previously he was Head of the Federal Chancellery and Federal Minister for Special Tasks. He has been a member of the German Bundestag for a total of 27 years and is considered one of the formative... Read more
Peter Altmaier was Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy from 2018 to 2021. Previously he was Head of the Federal Chancellery and Federal Minister for Special Tasks. He has been a member of the German Bundestag for a total of 27 years and is considered one of the formative heads of the CDU.
Peter Altmaier studied law at Saarland University in Saarbrücken and completed postgraduate studies in “European Integration” in 1986 with a certificate in European Studies. He was research assistant for Public and International Law at Saarland University and later at the European Institute of the Saarland University. In 1990 he became Official of the European Commission and from 1993 to 1994 he was Secretary-General for the Administrative Commission on Social Security for Migrant Workers.
He has been a member of the CDU since 1976 and had various positions within his party the following years. From 2000 to 2008 for example he was district chairman of the CDU Saarlouis. In 1994, he was elected to the Bundestag for the first time. In the years that followed, he was legal advisor to the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, parliamentary state secretary to the Federal Minister of the Interior and first parliamentary secretary of his parliamentary group.
Due to his loyalty and expertise, Altmaier earned great respect from Chancellor Angela Merkel and was soon considered her close confidant. From May 2012 to December 2013, Peter Altmaier was Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety – his central area of responsibility being the implementation of the energy transition. In 2013, Angela Merkel appointed him Head of the Federal Chancellery and Federal Minister for Special Tasks. These included interdepartmental coordination of the refugee crisis in 2015. After Wolfgang Schäuble was elected the new President of Parliament on 24 October 2017, Altmaier assumed the office of Federal Minister of Finance, and from March 2018 to 2021 he held the office of Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy.
In 2004, Altmaier was made a Knight of the French Legion of Honour and in 2006 he became President of the Europa-Union Deutschland, of which he has been Honorary President since 2011.
Due to his long political career, Angela Merkel’s confidant is very well connected. Peter Altmaier is a passionate European who speaks four languages fluently. He is a gifted storyteller who impresses as a speaker with his rhetorical qualities. He enhances his freely delivered lectures with anecdotes and experiences from his long political career.
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Peter Altmaier's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Peter tailored to your event.
Peter Altmaier speaks on Cities & Environment, Climate, Economics, Economics & Finance, Europe. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Peter to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Peter Altmaier for events worldwide, subject to Peter's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Peter Altmaier is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Peter can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Peter Altmaier on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Peter can offer.
Peter Altmaier delivers keynotes in Dutch, English, French, German. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Peter Altmaier's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Climate, Economics, Economics & Finance, Europe. To get a clear sense of Peter's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Peter Altmaier can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities & Environment, Climate, Economics, Economics & Finance, Europe is relevant. Details of Peter's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Peter Altmaier is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Peter Altmaier, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Peter's current availability for your dates.