The 2026 legislative agenda presents itself as a major challenge for the presidents of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), and the Federal Senate, Davi Alcolumbre (União-AP). According to the Policy Analyst of CNN Matheus Teixeira, the reduced calendar due to elections, holidays and the World Cup will create obstacles for the approval of important projects.
Teixeira highlights that the election year naturally slows down the pace of work in Congress, as parliamentarians tend to prioritize their electoral bases and campaigns. Furthermore, World Cup games traditionally reduce working days in the Legislature, as deputies and senators avoid scheduling sessions during important matches.
Articulation and legacy challenges
Even with the tight schedule, both Hugo and Alcolumbre face the need to build their legacies at the head of the Legislative Houses. Among the challenging issues is , a topic that divides opinions between the production sector and workers.
“The will be against the end of 6×1, there are already demonstrations that this could lead to mass dismissals, and workers and unions, with the support of the government, will try to pass this agenda”, highlighted the political analyst at CNN. The proposal is considered for the year and will require great coordination power from the presidents of the legislative houses.
Hugo and Alcolumbre’s ability to manage agendas in the midst of this scenario will be an important test for their leadership and could directly impact their future political aspirations, including possible reappointments to positions in 2027.
