Romeu Zema’s (Novo) pre-candidacy for the Presidency should present in April an economic program focused on reducing the role of the State, making the labor market more flexible and expanding liberalizing measures. The document is scheduled to be launched on the 16th, in São Paulo. The information is from Folha de S. Paulo.
Among the main points, according to the newspaper, is the proposal to allow hourly remuneration without working hours limit, accompanied by full exemption from the salary bill. The measure seeks to change the current hiring logic and reduce labor costs, in line with the defense of greater flexibility in labor relations.
The coordination of the economic plan is carried out by businessman Carlos da Costa, who was part of Paulo Guedes’ team at the Ministry of Economy. According to him, the central guideline is to reduce the so-called “Brazil cost”, focusing on taxes, regulation and capital costs.
In the fiscal field, the program foresees a broad cut in public spending and a reduction in the administrative structure, including Ministries. The proposal also contemplates the privatization of all federal state-owned companies, including companies such as Petrobras, Banco do Brasil and Caixa Econômica Federal.
Still according to the investigation of the Sheetthe economic team argues that the sale of assets would be an instrument to reduce public debt.
Another axis of the plan is the review of the social security regime, with the creation of continuous adjustment mechanisms. The idea is to avoid periodic reforms, adapting the system to the aging of the population and the relationship between taxpayers and beneficiaries.
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The document also proposes to increase the Simples Nacional revenue limit, currently at R$4.8 million per year, allowing more companies to enter the simplified tax regime.
On the external agenda, the pre-candidacy defends greater trade openness, with the expansion of international agreements within Mercosur. The proposal seeks to increase Brazil’s integration with other markets and stimulate competitiveness.
