In addition to establishing guidelines to encourage the cultural sector, the government’s strategy is to maintain support for the artistic class
The president starts the week with a series of commitments at the Planalto Palace, with the highlight being the delivery of the National Culture Plan Bill (PNC 2025–2035) to the . The ceremony on Monday morning (17) also marks the signing of the decree that creates the Tripartite Intermanagers Commission (CIT), responsible for monitoring the execution of the culture budget. In addition to establishing guidelines to encourage the cultural sector, the government’s strategy is to maintain support for the artistic class.
The new plan, which guides cultural policies for the next ten years, went through a broad elaboration process, which began at the 4th National Culture Conference, in March 2024. The debate brought together more than 3,000 delegates and was later deepened in territorial workshops in the 26 states and the Federal District, in addition to a digital stage that registered more than 85 thousand participations. The PNC succeeds the previous plan, which ended in 2024 after two extensions, and seeks to update guidelines in light of the country’s political, social and technological changes.
Among the innovations are eight strategic axes, such as Digital Culture and Digital Rights and Culture, Good Living and Climate Action. It also incorporates transversalities considered essential by Planalto, such as intersectionality, cultural accessibility and appreciation of indigenous and Afro-Brazilian cultures. This morning’s ceremony was attended by the Minister of Culture, parliamentarians and representatives of state cultural directorates. The government sees the sector as an important part of the economy and is committed to strengthening culture as a political and social strategy, especially on the eve of an election year.
The presidential agenda also involves issues of public security and the economy. Lula participates in a meeting of leaders to discuss the anti-faction bill, which must be voted on by the Chamber. At 3pm, the matter will be resumed in a meeting with the Minister of Justice, . At 4pm, the president will meet with the Minister of the Civil House, Rui Costa, to discuss the appointment of a new minister to the STF and the sanction of the project that expands Income Tax exemption for those earning up to R$5,000.
*With information from Igor Damasceno
*Report produced with the help of AI
