Former President of the European Parliament (1971-1973)
Member State: Germany
Political Party: Social Democratic
Date of birth: 18 September 1914
Died: 23 July 1997

Behrendt was elected to the German Bundestag in 1957. He was a Member of the European Parliament from 1967-1977. In addition to serving as its President, he was Vice President twice, from 1969-1971 and 1973-1977.