Brando Benifei
Also known as Brando Maria Benifei
Brando Benifei is a member of the European Parliament who served as co-rapporteur for the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act. He began his political career with the Democrats of the Left in 2002, and in 2007 he joined the Democratic Party. In 2020 he joined the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age, and Parliament adopted the AI Act in March 2024. The Parliament Magazine gave him its Best MEP Award in 2024 for his co-rapporteur work. As of October 2026, he chairs the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with the United States.
Timeline
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1986
Born in La Spezia
He is born in La Spezia in 1986, and he studies at the University of Bologna, the London School of Economics and ISPI Milano.
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2002–2007
Joining the Democrats of the Left
In 2002 he starts his political career with the Democrats of the Left, and in 2007 he joins the Democratic Party.
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2014
Elected to the European Parliament
In 2014 he is elected to the European Parliament and joins its Committee on Employment and Social Affairs.
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2020
A seat on the AI committee
Membership of the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age begins in 2020.
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2021–2024
Co-rapporteur on the AI Act
In April 2021 the European Commission proposes the AI Act, and he serves as its co-rapporteur in the Parliament.
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March 2024
Parliament adopts the AI Act
Parliament adopts the AI Act in March 2024, with 523 votes in favour, after the December 2023 negotiations.
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2024
A Parliament Magazine award
The Parliament Magazine gives him its Best MEP Award in 2024 for his co-rapporteur work on the AI Act.
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As of October 2026
Chairing the US delegation
He chairs the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with the United States and coordinates the Committee on International Trade for the Socialists and Democrats.
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- Brando Benifei - Wikipedia
- Brando Benifei | German Marshall Fund of the United States
- Artificial intelligence act | Legislative Train Schedule
- AI Governance Series — The European Union AI Act featuring Brando Benifei | Institute for Technology Law & Policy | Georgetown Law
- Artificial Intelligence Act: MEPs adopt landmark law | News | European Parliament
- Brando Benifei - Athens Democracy Forum
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