Ministry released a restructuring plan that foresees readjustment in the number of Armed Forces; changes are part of a government effort to reduce spending
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and the Minister of Finance, , resumed discussions on government spending cuts, with a special focus on . The meeting, which takes place today, has as its main objective to define the size of the expense reduction, which must include a significant review of the benefits granted to military personnel. Among the proposals under analysis is limiting the value of the pension fund to up to 35% of the salary and increasing the minimum age for the paid reserve from 50 to 55 years. Furthermore, the government is considering withdrawing the right to pension for family members of military personnel who have been expelled. The information was released by the G1 website.
These changes are part of a broader effort by the federal government to reduce expenses by R$70 billion between 2025 and 2026. Minister Haddad will meet with President Lula this Thursday (21) to discuss the contributions of Ministry of Defense in this process of reducing expenses. The Minister of Defense, and the heads of the Armed Forces were consulted on the measures, following the president’s request for the sector to be included in the cuts.
The pressure from the financial market on the government to announce actions that help achieve the goal of zero deficit in public accounts, stipulated by the Fiscal Framework, has been intense. The lack of definition on the subject has impacted the rise of the dollar in relation to the real, generating instability in the market. The expectation is that the measures discussed today can bring more clarity and stability to the economic scenario, calming investors and contributing to a more predictable financial environment.
*With information from André Anelli
*Report produced with the help of AI
