1749
Votes Participated
10th Term
2024 – 2029
Attendance by month
EP · roll-call · last 180 daysCredited roll-call participation in each calendar month of the current 180-day window of the 10th term, from the same per-sitting counts as the headline figure. Officially excused sittings (Rule 162) are removed from that month's denominator — a gap in the line is a fully excused month. The dashed line is the mean of ranked MEPs' monthly rates. How this is calculated
Missed votes by sitting
EP · attendance register · last 180 daysEvery plenary sitting day on which this MEP missed at least one roll-call vote, newest first. “Officially excused” means the Parliament's own record excuses the absence; those sittings are already credited in the figure above. Links open the Parliament's record for that day. How this works
- Thu, 22 Oct 2026Missed 3 of 76 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Wed, 21 Oct 2026Missed 7 of 152 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Tue, 20 Oct 2026Missed 2 of 24 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Thu, 8 Oct 2026Missed all 145 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Mon, 5 Oct 2026Missed the 1 voteNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Thu, 17 Sept 2026Missed 1 of 124 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Wed, 16 Sept 2026Missed 7 of 80 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Tue, 15 Sept 2026Missed 10 of 155 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Thu, 9 Jul 2026Missed all 67 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Wed, 8 Jul 2026Missed 8 of 144 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
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- Tue, 7 Jul 2026Missed 5 of 72 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Mon, 6 Jul 2026Missed all 2 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Thu, 18 Jun 2026Missed all 77 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Wed, 17 Jun 2026Missed 40 of 127 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Tue, 16 Jun 2026Missed 1 of 40 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026Missed all 2 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Thu, 21 May 2026Missed 15 of 98 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Mon, 18 May 2026Missed all 4 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Thu, 30 Apr 2026Missed 1 of 68 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Wed, 29 Apr 2026Missed 11 of 296 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Tue, 28 Apr 2026Missed 7 of 225 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026Missed all 2 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
Voting Record
Main votes over the last 180 days · data as of 22 Oct 2026
22 Oct 2026Escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Bla…EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗ForADOPTED
22 Oct 2026Cohesion policy in the EU’s eastern border regions: strength…EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗ForADOPTED
22 Oct 2026Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗ForADOPTED
22 Oct 2026Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗AgainstREJECTED
22 Oct 2026Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for ch…EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗ForADOPTED
22 Oct 2026Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for ch…EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗AgainstREJECTED
22 Oct 2026Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postpon…EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗AgainstADOPTED
22 Oct 2026Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postpon…EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗AgainstREJECTED
Voting against the party line
Share of recorded plenary roll-call votes where Brando BENIFEI voted differently from the majority of their European Parliament political group, or of their national-party colleagues.
Different from S&D majority
2.0% (4 of 199)
The S&D average on the same method is 4.5%. Counted only when Brando BENIFEI cast For, Against or Abstain and the group had a unique leading position.
Different from national-party majority
0.0% (0 of 199)
Partito Democratico (Democratic Party) · 19 sitting MEPs. Singleton delegations are excluded.
Largest breaks from the group majority
6 Oct 2026Abstain
Funding arrangements and the use of a diversified funding strategy
Brando BENIFEI voted Abstain; 77% of voting S&D members (95 of 124) voted For.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗6 Oct 2026Abstain
Economic and budgetary surveillance of Member States in the euro area experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability
Brando BENIFEI voted Abstain; 76% of voting S&D members (95 of 125) voted For.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗6 Oct 2026Abstain
Alignment with the EU economic governance framework and further simplification of that framework
Brando BENIFEI voted Abstain; 76% of voting S&D members (95 of 125) voted For.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗22 Oct 2026Against
Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postponement of certain obligations
Brando BENIFEI voted Against; 43% of voting S&D members (39 of 91) voted For.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗Source: HowTheyVote.eu export of European Parliament roll-call results. This is a count of recorded positions, not a judgment of motive. How this is calculated · Who breaks with their group most often
Vote predictions
Vote modelComputed from Brando BENIFEI’s own roll-call record and how their group actually voted, rules, not guesswork.
90% accurate on 5,752 held-out votes
Coming up in plenary, early prediction
EU agri-food promotion policy
2026-11-12 · Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) voted For in 75% of 582 agriculture votes
For likely
Institutional aspects of artificial intelligence in the context of European integration
2026-11-12 · Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) voted For in 93% of 1304 digital votes
For likely
From prototypes to capabilities – enabling new defence actors to scale up
2026-11-12 · Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) voted For in 61% of 997 defence votes
For likely
Predicted stance by topic
- budgetFor 93% of 14
- climateFor 85% of 13
- tradeFor 91% of 11
- economyFor 64% of 11
- employmentFor 100% of 11
- digitalFor 100% of 8
- fisheriesFor 88% of 8
- transportFor 100% of 8
- foreignFor 86% of 7
- healthFor 67% of 6
- rule of lawFor 100% of 6
- agricultureFor 80% of 5
- migrationFor 50% of 4
- defenceFor 50% of 4
- justiceFor 100% of 4
- institutionalFor 100% of 4
- energyFor 67% of 3
Votes Brando missed, how they would likely have voted
Suspending the application of the rules on extended producer responsibility for waste, waste electrical and electronical equipment and single use plastic waste (Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation)
2026-10-20
For · 95%
98% of 129 Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) MEPs voted For · voted For in 85% of 13 climate votes · voted For in 75% of the last 20 cast votes
The need for an EU strategy to counter Islamist entryism and the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood network
2026-10-08
Against · 76%
97% of 87 Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) MEPs voted Against · voted For in 75% of the last 20 cast votes
The 2026 undemocratic elections to the Russian State Duma and its implications on civil society
2026-10-08
For · 95%
100% of 99 Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) MEPs voted For · voted For in 86% of 7 foreign votes · voted For in 75% of the last 20 cast votes
Pilot project on European Schools Alliances and its contribution to citizenship education, democratic competences and European values
2026-10-08
For · 95%
99% of 101 Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) MEPs voted For · voted For in 100% of 6 rule of law votes · voted For in 75% of the last 20 cast votes
The cases of Ali Karimli, Anar Mammadli and other political prisoners in Azerbaijan
2026-10-08
For · 95%
100% of 101 Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) MEPs voted For · voted For in 75% of the last 20 cast votes
Rapporteur files
Files in the 2024–2029 term where Brando BENIFEI was appointed to write the Parliament’s report or a committee opinion, or to follow the file for their political group as shadow rapporteur.
Rapporteur · 3
Writes the lead committee's report. Legislative files first, then own-initiative reports.
Agreement on Electronic Commerce
2026/0191(NLE) ↗ · INTA · appointed 13 Jul 2026
Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade
2025/2112(INI) ↗ · INTA · appointed 7 Apr 2025
Voted for on this file · 20 May 2026
Institutional aspects of the Report on the future of European Competitiveness (Draghi Report)
2025/2013(INI) ↗ · AFCO · appointed 16 Jan 2025
Opinion rapporteur · 3
Writes another committee's opinion for the lead committee.
Monitoring the application of European Union law in 2026
2026/2061(INI) ↗ · INTA · appointed 6 May 2026
Amending Regulations (EU) 2016/679, (EU) 2018/1724, (EU) 2018/1725, (EU) 2023/2854 and Directives 2002/58/EC, (EU) 2022/2555 and (EU) 2022/2557 as regards the simplification of the digital legislative framework, and repealing Regulations (EU) 2018/1807, (EU) 2019/1150, (EU) 2022/868, and Directive (EU) 2019/1024 (Digital Omnibus)
2025/0360(COD) ↗ · JURI · appointed 24 Feb 2026
Product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports
2025/2037(INI) ↗ · INTA · appointed 30 Jan 2025
Shadow rapporteur · 6
Follows the lead committee’s report for their political group.
Monitoring and controlling drug precursors and repealing Regulations (EC) No 273/2004 and (EC) No 111/2005
2025/0384(COD) ↗ · appointed 13 Apr 2026
Amending Regulations (EU) 2024/1689 and (EU) 2018/1139 as regards the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)
2025/0359(COD) ↗ · appointed 28 Jan 2026
Addressing the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market
2025/0726(COD) ↗ · appointed 1 Dec 2025
Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
2024/2108(INI) ↗ · appointed 2 Dec 2024
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (AI Liability Directive)
2022/0303(COD) ↗ · appointed 18 Nov 2024
Safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC
2023/0290(COD) ↗ · appointed 21 Oct 2024
Show more: shadow rapporteur for opinions (2)
Follows another committee’s opinion for their political group.
Cloud and AI Development Act
2026/0138(COD) ↗ · appointed 16 Oct 2026
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (AI Liability Directive)
2022/0303(COD) ↗ · appointed 7 Oct 2024
Dates are appointment dates. The Parliament’s data doesn’t mark rapporteurs who were later replaced, so a role listed here may have ended; the linked Legislative Observatory (OEIL) file is the authoritative record. Source: European Parliament Open Data Portal · CC BY 4.0 · data as of 24 Oct 2026 · How we compile this
Financial Declarations
Declared to the European Parliament · Self-reported by the MEP
Estimated outside income
€0–0/year
Based on declared income bands
0 declared activities
7 board memberships
Board member MSPUnpaidBoard
Board member SPINELLI GROUPUnpaidBoard
Steering committee member EFF - EUROPEAN FOOD FORUMUnpaidBoard
Advisory board member RE-IMAGINE EUROPAUnpaidBoard
Political steering committee member EIF - EUROPEAN INTERNET FORUMUnpaidBoard
Federal committee member UEF - UNION EUROPEAN FEDERALISTSUnpaidBoard
Board member "FONDAZIONE DEMO"UnpaidBoard
Source: European Parliament declarations · Self-reported · Last updated: 23 Mar 2026
View original declaration on europarl.europa.eu →Events and gifts declared to the Parliament
Self-declared by the MEP, 10th term (since July 2024)
These lists link to declarations Brando BENIFEI made to the European Parliament. They are self-declared by the MEP, and the linked EP document is the authoritative record. Having no declarations does not mean having no events: events paid for by EU institutions or bodies, national governments or political parties do not have to be declared, and a declaration can be missing or filed late.
Events paid for by third parties (self-declared)
- 26 Sept 2025Declaration (PDF) ↗
Gifts notified to the President (self-declared)
No entries for this MEP in the Parliament's register of gifts ↗ for this term.
All filings: Brando BENIFEI's declarations on europarl.europa.eu ↗
Source: European Parliament website (MEP declarations; Register of gifts) · declarations retrieved 30 Sept 2026 · register retrieved 30 Sept 2026. What is listed
Recent Lobby Meetings
Most recent meetings disclosed on the EU Transparency Register. These meetings are self-declared by MEPs. Not every MEP publishes meeting declarations, so a missing entry is not evidence that no meeting took place. A disclosed meeting is a recorded contact, not evidence that it influenced a vote.
25 Jun 2026Anthropic, PBCMeeting with Anthropic · Member
24 Jun 2026Meta Platforms Ireland Limited and its various subsidiariesAI governance · Member
24 Jun 2026Reset Tech GmbHMeeting with Reset Tech · Member
29 May 2026CloudflareMeeting on cybersecurity and AI, AI agents, and compensation for rightsholders ·…
28 May 2026ExxonMobil Petroleum & ChemicalVisit of ExxonMobil's methane emissions monitoring center · Member
28 May 2026TeslaIndustrial Accelerator Act · Member ·2026/0068(COD)
27 May 2026Cheniere EnergyU.S: LNG Production and Exports to Europe · Member
27 May 2026United States Mission to the EUDiscussion with U.S.-based global standards development organizations · Delegati…
Meetings on legislative files
Declared meetings that name a file, the recorded role on that file, and the plenary roll-call, in date order.
1 meeting on 1 file
These meetings are self-declared by MEPs. Not every MEP publishes meeting declarations, so a missing entry is not evidence that no meeting took place. A disclosed meeting is a recorded contact, not evidence that it influenced a vote.
Source: European Parliament meeting declarations · EU Transparency Register · HowTheyVote.eu / EP roll-call · EP Open Data Portal (roles) · How we match meetings to files
Parliamentary questions
Written questions to the Commission, the Council and other EU bodies, 10th term (since July 2024)
130written and priority questions as author or co-author
Written 116 · Priority 14 · 124 co-authored
Not in this count: 6 oral questions
Latest 10
- 12 Oct 2026Follow-up questions on custom practices regarding imports from the illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesWritten question E-004114/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 45Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
- 6 Oct 2026Detention of LGBTIQ+ human rights defenders in TürkiyeWritten question E-004024/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 33Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
- 2 Oct 2026Compatibility with EU law of the classroom composition criteria laid down in Italian Decree-Law No 170/2026Priority question P-003990/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 18Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
- 28 Sept 2026Autistici/Inventati: EU financial, digital and political autonomyWritten question E-003902/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 19Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
- 24 Sept 2026Ceuta and Italy’s suspension of SchengenWritten question E-003857/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 27Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
- 24 Sept 2026Employment emergency at the Valdengo site (Biella) following ending of Hermes Fulfilment contractWritten question E-003856/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 1Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
- 14 Sept 2026Exclusion of purchases of Russian sable pelts from EU sanctionsWritten question E-003651/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 13Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
- 9 Sept 2026Meta’s censorship of Euronews and activist or political accounts in connection with the ‘Flamingo Revolution’ in AlbaniaWritten question E-003570/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 30Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
- 8 Sept 2026Chatbots directing women with unwanted pregnancies to anti-abortion websitesWritten question E-003539/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 67Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
- 7 Sept 2026Extraterritorial impact of the US designation of Autistici/Inventati as a terrorist entityPriority question P-003526/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 28Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
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- 24 Jul 2026Compliance with the law at the ‘suitable premises’ temporarily holding non-EU nationals subject to a return decisionWritten question E-003120/2026To the CommissionAnswered 11 Sept 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 22 Jul 2026Cutro shipwreck, tragedies at sea and the right of vicitms’ familiesWritten question E-003097/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 23Answered 22 Sept 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 16 Jul 2026Urgent appeal for the release of Dr Hussam Abu SafiyaWritten question E-003029/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 17Answered 2 Sept 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 15 Jul 2026State aid aspects in the proposed reform of the Italian port systemPriority question P-002939/2026To the CommissionAnswered 20 Aug 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 10 Jun 2026Potential conflict of interest in the appointment of the Special Envoy for Industrial AIPriority question P-002401/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 37Answered 13 Aug 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 9 Jun 2026Protection of Italian citizen Nessy Guerra and her daughter, a minor, in EgyptWritten question E-002377/2026To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 23Answered 7 Aug 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 2 Jun 2026Participation of EU officials in ISS World Europe security fairWritten question E-002240/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 29Answered 21 Sept 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 2 Jun 2026Application of the Early Detection and Exclusion System to companies active in the cyber-surveillance sector, including those involved in spywareWritten question E-002239/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 30Answered 5 Aug 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 1 Jun 2026Evidence of systemic failures by online platforms to tackle financial scamsWritten question E-002217/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 27Answered 28 Jul 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 22 May 2026The theme parks sectorWritten question E-002124/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 3Answered 28 Jul 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 19 May 2026Employment conditions at the Italian National Institute of Astrophysics and protection of EU research fundsWritten question E-002070/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 6Answered 3 Jul 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 19 May 2026Use of Hungarian public funds for organised activities concerning transnational political influence in the EU democratic spaceWritten question E-002058/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 12Answered 1 Sept 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 13 May 2026Another shooting attack by Libyan militias on the humanitarian vessel Sea-Watch 5Written question E-002019/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 31Answered 10 Aug 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 12 May 2026Query concerning RRF flexibility and deadlines for social housing energy efficiency projects in the light of the continued availability of funding and unforeseen global shocksWritten question E-001961/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 3Answered 16 Jul 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 11 May 2026The compatibility with EU law of the Italian 2026 Security Law’s video surveillance measureWritten question E-001948/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 15Answered 18 Sept 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 7 May 2026Integrating the principles of good governance into the EU’s cohesion policyWritten question E-001894/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 1Answered 13 Jul 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 21 Apr 2026Customs practices related to products imported from illegal Israeli settlements in the OPTsWritten question E-001633/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 71Answered 16 Jul 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 16 Apr 2026Commission’s assessment of Hungary’s announced withdrawal from the ICC Rome StatuteWritten question E-001577/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 14Answered 27 Jul 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 15 Apr 2026Application of EU sanctions against a Russian propaganda event in a Member StateWritten question E-001552/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 17Answered 15 Jun 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 8 Apr 2026Latest report of the UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and on human rights violations by IsraelWritten question E-001417/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 10Answered 5 Jun 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 8 Apr 2026EU response to Knesset legislation on death penaltyWritten question E-001406/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 24Answered 8 Jun 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 31 Mar 2026Dynamic pricing, competition concerns and consumer protection in FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket salesWritten question E-001336/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 22Answered 9 Jun 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 26 Mar 2026Continued EU political and financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)Priority question P-001277/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 27Answered 6 May 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 18 Mar 2026The Syneos Health case and relocation of clinical trials to outside the EUWritten question E-001122/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 1Answered 26 May 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 7 Mar 2026Use of Emissions Trading System revenues and Italian ‘Energy Decree’Written question E-000946/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 14Answered 29 Apr 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 5 Mar 2026Air fares and protecting Europeans stranded abroad following the escalation in the Middle EastWritten question E-000932/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 10Answered 11 May 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 19 Feb 2026The European Parliament’s call to trigger the blocking statute to protect and safeguard the International Criminal CourtWritten question E-000718/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 54Answered 13 May 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 6 Feb 2026The case of Vincenzo Fullone and violations of human rights by Israeli authoritiesWritten question E-000496/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 33Answered 13 Apr 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 4 Feb 2026Mayor of Budapest fined and charged without trial for organising a Pride march in the EUWritten question E-000446/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 81Answered 10 Apr 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 29 Jan 2026Activating EU funds and support instruments for Sicily, Sardinia and Calabria in the wake of Cyclone HarryPriority question P-000378/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 20Answered 12 Mar 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 28 Jan 2026State of implementation of the Terzo Valico dei Giovi railway project and its consistency with NRRP and TEN-T network objectivesWritten question E-000339/2026To the CommissionAnswered 24 Apr 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 22 Jan 2026AI companion chatbots: protecting minors under EU lawWritten question E-000256/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 27Answered 18 Mar 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 20 Jan 2026Ban AI-powered nudity and undressing applications from the EU marketWritten question E-000202/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 52Answered 9 Mar 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 14 Jan 2026Big Tech lobby attack on the EU’s transparency and targeting of political advertising rulesWritten question E-000158/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 24Answered 27 Mar 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 13 Jan 2026Meta algorithms and democratic processesWritten question E-000086/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 8Answered 9 Mar 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 8 Dec 2025Risk of a common procurement for landmines according to Security Action for Europe RegulationWritten question E-004843/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 21Answered 11 Mar 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 12 Nov 2025The sacking of journalist Gabriele Nunziati over a question he asked the CommissionWritten question E-004502/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 22Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
- 11 Nov 2025Commission contribution to the 2025 global fund replenishmentWritten question E-004455/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 24Answered 4 Mar 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 5 Nov 2025Trade defence measures on bicycles, bicycle parts and electric bikes from ChinaWritten question E-004375/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 3Answered 6 Jan 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 5 Nov 2025EU complicity in abuses under the Italy-Libya Memorandum of UnderstandingWritten question E-004366/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 38Answered 2 Mar 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 4 Nov 2025International Court of Justice advisory opinion of October 2025 and EU action on implementationPriority question P-004321/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 18Answered 22 Dec 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 22 Oct 2025The ongoing disinformation campaign targeting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East and the EU’s support to the agencyWritten question E-004158/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 41Answered 25 Mar 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 17 Oct 2025Accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity in GazaWritten question E-004109/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 47Answered 13 Jan 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 13 Oct 2025Letter regarding the announcement by the Dutch Government to postpone the transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive to 2027Written question E-004018/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 28Answered 18 Dec 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 13 Oct 2025Follow-up: protection of Hungarian citizens against biometric surveillance: follow-up of question for written answer E-002415/2025Written question E-004013/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 41Answered 5 Mar 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 6 Oct 2025Defence of the European pasta sector against new US tariffsPriority question P-003915/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 3Answered 13 Nov 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 6 Oct 2025Online retail and unfair advantagesWritten question E-003905/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 16Answered 1 Dec 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 3 Oct 2025EU funding for World Youth Alliance – follow-upWritten question E-003886/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 16Answered 16 Dec 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 24 Sept 2025Protecting doctors’ health: full implementation of Directive 2003/88/EC on working timeWritten question E-003712/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 15Answered 20 Nov 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 23 Sept 2025How will the Commission improve transparency in the next Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICI-GE) regulation?Written question E-003691/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 16Answered 21 Jan 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 23 Sept 2025Uzbekistan’s new law on mandatory HIV testing and compliance with GSP+ commitmentsWritten question E-003678/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 6Answered 21 Nov 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 19 Sept 2025Israeli restrictions on international NGOs and GDPR adequacy decisionWritten question E-003642/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 17Answered 23 Apr 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 19 Sept 2025Commission proposal on short-term rentalsWritten question E-003637/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 8Answered 21 Nov 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 16 Sept 2025Obligations of the EU under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of GenocideWritten question E-003554/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 38Answered 19 Nov 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 9 Sept 2025Protection of journalists and investigation into killings in GazaWritten question E-003482/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 108Answered 4 Nov 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 28 Aug 2025Attack against a humanitarian rescue vesselWritten question E-003330/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 25Answered 5 Dec 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 4 Aug 2025Strengthening the role of local and regional authorities in upholding the rule of law in the EUWritten question E-003175/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 27Answered 2 Oct 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 24 Jul 2025Israel’s detention of Palestinians and the EU’s role in potential violations of international lawWritten question E-003071/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 36Answered 8 Sept 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 23 Jul 2025Infiltration and surveillance: risks to fundamental rights, democracy and political pluralism in ItalyWritten question E-003048/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 14Answered 25 Nov 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 17 Jul 2025Clarification on suspending trade preferences in the EU-Israel Association AgreementPriority question P-002951/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 3Answered 13 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 17 Jul 2025Humanitarian aid in Gaza and occupied West Bank and possibility of suspending the EU-Israel Association AgreementWritten question E-002981/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 30Answered 2 Oct 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 16 Jul 2025Concerns over Israeli online campaigns and enforcement of DSA obligationsWritten question E-002936/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 31Answered 12 Sept 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 15 Jul 2025Violation of EU asylum law in the case of Nidal Hasan Saleh WadiWritten question E-002886/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 6Answered 26 Sept 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 9 Jul 2025Ensuring public transparency in the General-Purpose AI Code of PracticeWritten question E-002796/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 4Answered 20 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 8 Jul 2025Health access in Gaza and a corridor from Gaza to East Jerusalem hospitalsWritten question E-002776/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 28Answered 9 Oct 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 1 Jul 2025Returns of migrants from detention centres in Albania and breach of Directive 2008/115/EC by the Italian GovernmentWritten question E-002653/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 30Answered 15 Sept 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 27 Jun 2025Working conditions of doctors in EuropeWritten question E-002607/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 17Answered 14 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 25 Jun 2025Checking compliance of Italian exports of military technology to Israel with the EU criteria in Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSPWritten question E-002559/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 7Answered 13 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 20 Jun 2025Implementation of Italy’s NRRP and problems caused by delaysPriority question P-002482/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 20Answered 7 Oct 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 16 Jun 2025Protection of Hungarian citizens’ fundamental rights in the context of biometric identification and surveillance at public gatheringsWritten question E-002415/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 59Answered 1 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 6 Jun 2025Rejected air travel bookings and lack of transparency for passengers with disabilitiesWritten question E-002307/2025To the CommissionAnswered 24 Jul 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 6 Jun 2025US decision to suspend student visas and social media screeningWritten question E-002295/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 45Answered 12 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 4 Jun 2025‘Safe third country’ conceptWritten question E-002241/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 35Answered 4 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 2 Jun 2025Access for humanitarian aid to the Gaza StripWritten question E-002193/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 21Answered 4 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 27 May 2025Israel’s intention to take full control of the Gaza strip and remove the Palestinian population from the area – EU’s actions and reactionsWritten question E-002127/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 24Answered 1 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 16 May 2025Urgent action required for the immediate closure of the Italian migrant detention centre in TrapaniWritten question E-001971/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 20Answered 15 Sept 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 30 Apr 2025Israel’s policy of water deprivation in the West Bank – is the EU funding water apartheid policy in the occupied Palestinian territories (oPts)?Written question E-001734/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 36Answered 20 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 24 Apr 2025Incompatibility of Hungarian constitutional amendment with EU lawWritten question E-001658/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 17Answered 2 Jul 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 23 Apr 2025Acquisition of X by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence start-up xAIWritten question E-001615/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 42Answered 14 Jul 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 17 Apr 2025Adoption of Decree-Law No 48 of 11 April 2025 laying down provisions prohibiting production and marketing of industrial hemp and hemp products in ItalyWritten question E-001571/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 13Answered 2 Jul 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 15 Apr 2025Israeli legislation on registration and visa issuance for international NGOsWritten question E-001532/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 34Answered 16 Jun 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 11 Apr 2025Safeguarding the memory of Argentina’s desaparecidosWritten question E-001499/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 14Answered 17 Jul 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 8 Apr 2025Pre-removal detention centres (CPRs) in Albania and compliance with EU rules, principles and standardsWritten question E-001425/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 19Answered 3 Jul 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 7 Apr 2025Taxation of big digital tech companiesWritten question E-001409/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 38Answered 17 Jul 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 2 Apr 2025Protection of EU staff’s freedom of speech and conscientious objection in the workplaceWritten question E-001366/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 26Answered 13 Oct 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 1 Apr 2025Withdrawal of the Horizontal Anti-Discrimination DirectivePriority question P-001330/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 40Answered 21 May 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 12 Mar 2025Alleged degrading treatment and gender-based abuses against activists at the hands of Italian police in Brescia, ItalyWritten question E-001068/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 4Answered 11 Jun 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 6 Mar 2025Urgent measures for sea rescueWritten question E-000979/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 28Answered 19 Jun 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 21 Feb 2025National right-to-die laws and differences in patient treatment across EuropeWritten question E-000811/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 11Answered 20 May 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 12 Feb 2025The death of three minors at the Bulgarian borderWritten question E-000665/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 34Answered 29 Apr 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 11 Feb 2025The use of Paragon Solutions spyware against journalistsWritten question E-000617/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 23Answered 11 Jun 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 11 Feb 2025Trump declarations on Gaza and the Palestinian peopleWritten question E-000612/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 55Answered 3 Apr 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 10 Feb 2025Use of Paragon Solutions spyware against journalists and civil society representativesWritten question E-000600/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 14Answered 11 Apr 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 30 Jan 2025Meta’s recent decision to end fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp in the United StatesWritten question E-000423/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 31Answered 31 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 28 Jan 2025Meta’s discriminatory terms and conditions against the LGBTQIA+ community under the Digital Services ActWritten question E-000384/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 34Answered 28 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 20 Jan 2025Intimidation of journalists and media freedom in HungaryWritten question E-000230/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 7Answered 8 Apr 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 14 Jan 2025Request for urgent action concerning the inclusion of announced US sanctions against the ICC in the annex to Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96 (Blocking Statute)Priority question P-000121/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 29Answered 10 Feb 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 13 Jan 2025The impact of Starlink on the European satellite internet service marketWritten question E-000092/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 17Answered 19 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 13 Jan 2025Safeguarding digital sovereignty in Italy’s national recovery and resilience plan: the case of StarlinkWritten question E-000091/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 17Answered 13 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 20 Dec 2024Lack of transparency in the Ministry of Education and Merit’s decision not to publish the reserve lists of NRRP competitions for teaching postsWritten question E-003076/2024To the CommissionAnswered 6 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 19 Dec 2024Energy from renewable sources – EU legislation and Member States’ measuresWritten question E-003053/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 16Answered 20 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 6 Dec 2024Transparency of funds, funding to neo-fascist movements and Pro Vita & Famiglia’s compliance with EU transparency register rulesWritten question E-002801/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 9Answered 21 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 5 Dec 2024Conditions for workers in the automotive industryWritten question E-002785/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 20Answered 30 Apr 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 2 Dec 2024Openness in AI and transparency of training dataWritten question E-002709/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 1Answered 3 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 29 Nov 2024Incompatibility between the list of safe countries of origin made by the Italian Government and the criteria laid down in EU lawWritten question E-002701/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 29Answered 14 May 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 28 Nov 2024Blatant disregard of International Criminal Court decisions by the Hungarian Prime MinisterWritten question E-002697/2024To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 45Answered 6 Feb 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 20 Nov 2024Pedemontana motorway project: suspected breach of EU public procurement rulesWritten question E-002596/2024To the CommissionAnswered 10 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 8 Nov 2024The crisis surrounding Beko Europe and worker protectionWritten question E-002475/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 21Answered 6 Jan 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 4 Nov 2024Design and construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina: cost and division into lotsWritten question E-002400/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 9Answered 7 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 22 Oct 2024Compliance of the Italy-Albania protocol with EU lawPriority question P-002206/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 28Answered 5 Feb 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 22 Oct 2024Endorsement of two anti-UNRWA bills by the Israeli KnessetWritten question E-002205/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 42Answered 19 Dec 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 17 Oct 2024Implementation of the ICJ advisory opinion as regards EU trade with illegal Israeli settlementsWritten question E-002150/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 29Answered 15 Jan 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 17 Oct 2024Launch of European humanitarian corridors from Lebanon to the EUWritten question E-002127/2024To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 55Answered 12 Feb 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 14 Oct 2024Urgent need for humanitarian corridors to Gaza for basic necessities and the case of the NGO Music for PeaceWritten question E-002063/2024To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 6Answered 30 Nov 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 25 Sept 2024Approval of the draft law on security and breach of EU principlesWritten question E-001823/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 20Answered 13 Nov 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 14 Sept 2024Recent massacre in the Al-Mawasi ‘humanitarian zone’ in the Gaza StripPriority question P-001714/2024To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 18Answered 18 Dec 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 12 Sept 2024LGBTQIA+ rights in Italy – Sasso motionWritten question E-001697/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 9Answered 20 Nov 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 5 Sept 2024‘Dynamic pricing’ practices in the EU and protecting the rights of EU consumersWritten question E-001624/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 1Answered 5 Nov 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 4 Sept 2024Police searches of media outlets: the case of Il Corriere FiorentinoWritten question E-001615/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 20Answered 25 Oct 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 29 Aug 2024Further delays to the reopening of the Fréjus Rail TunnelWritten question E-001567/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 12Answered 22 Oct 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
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- 9 Oct 2026The need for urgent EU action to tackle financial scam advertisements on online platformsOral question O-000042/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 55Question ↗PDF ↗
- 17 Apr 2026Taxation of windfall profits in the energy sectorOral question O-000019/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 53Question ↗PDF ↗
- 9 Mar 2026Public procurement and deaths at work: choosing the best bidder in social terms and making social rights and safety at work a condition for access to contractsOral question O-000011/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 35Question ↗PDF ↗
- 2 Dec 2025European Democracy Shield – very large online platform algorithms, foreign interference and the spread of disinformationOral question O-000044/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 46Question ↗PDF ↗
- 24 Sept 2025Fur farming and the placing of farmed fur products on the marketOral question O-000034/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 40Question ↗PDF ↗
- 10 May 2025EU response to Israel’s planned illegal annexation and starvation of GazaOral question O-000015/2025To the Councilco-authored with 58Question ↗PDF ↗
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About Brando BENIFEI
Brando Benifei is a Member of the European Parliament for Italy, belonging to the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D), the centre-left group, and to the Partito Democratico. The current term is the 10th parliamentary term (2024–2029), which began on 16 July 2024. Since 30 September 2024, Benifei has served as Chair of the Delegation for relations with the United States. Earlier, Benifei was a Member of the European Parliament in the 8th and 9th parliamentary terms, in the same political group and for the same national party.
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Attendance is calculated based on roll-call votes in plenary sessions of the European Parliament. Committee votes are excluded. Abstaining counts as present; not voting counts as absent. Sittings for which the Parliament officially excused a Member (Rule 162: illness, serious family reasons, official mission, or pregnancy and maternity leave, which the Parliament excuses for three months before and six months after a birth) are credited, not counted as absences. We credit only what the Parliament's own record shows: the “excused” list in each sitting's minutes, or leave documented in another official Parliament document. An absence the Parliament has not recorded as excused counts as an absence, even if leave has been reported in the press. Notable votes are selected based on significance, close outcomes, and high participation.
Some attendance figures carry a context note, such as maternity or parental leave, illness or an official mission. Each note cites a press or official report, with its source and date, and is reviewed by us before it appears. Context notes never change the attendance figure. MEPs who missed every sitting of an entire plenary session are checked by a person before they appear in any bottom-of-ranking list. Full attendance methodology →