Armed Forces requested a more gradual transition until a minimum age of 55 was defined; bill on this topic will be forwarded at another time
The Brazilian government presented a Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) that aims to implement new guidelines for the , in addition to measures to contain expenses. The decision was the result of a meeting between the president and his ministers, where the administration’s priorities were discussed. The analysis of the demands of the military in relation to the new Social Security rules is still pending. The bill that addresses these issues will not be forwarded at this time.
The leaders of the organizations requested a more gradual transition until the definition of a minimum age of 55 for retirement, highlighting that the Ministry of Finance’s proposal could result in a stay of up to seven years longer in active service for some military personnel.
In addition to issues related to salary bonuses, the PEC also foresees changes to the guidelines of the Basic Education Maintenance and Development Fund (Fundeb). Other changes include the extension of the Untying of Union Revenues (DRU), adjustments to subsidies and modifications to the Constitutional Fund of the Federal District.
The meeting that culminated in the drafting of the proposal was attended by important government figures, such as ministers Rui Costa, from the Civil House, Fernando Haddad, from Finance, and Alexandre Padilha, from Institutional Relations, as well as senators and deputies who make up the government base. The Planalto Palace’s expectation is that the new rules will contribute to a better fiscal and social balance in the country. However, experts are skeptical about the effectiveness of the measures.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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