President of the Chamber declares that the situation limits “spaces for dialogue and convergence”
The president of the Chamber, (Republicanos-PB), said this Monday (June 1, 2026) that, in Brazil, “social and political dynamics have been characterized by a growing distance between positions and perspectives”what “ends up limiting the spaces for dialogue and convergence around permanent and long-term interests”.
The statements were made at the opening of the 14th Lisbon Forum, an event held in Portugal and hosted by the Dean of the Federal Supreme Court, Gilmar Mendes.
The President of the Chamber declared that the world is experiencing moments of “Turbulences and Questions” on “where humanity is heading”which requires adaptation from people and institutions.
According to Motta, international institutions “they seem powerless” to “counterbalance with dialogue and negotiation the resurgence of geopolitics as a guiding thread in relations between nations”.
The deputy used the Middle East as an example to state that “crises and conflicts have multiplied”with “serious consequences” for countries.
Motta declared that the Chamber has been moving towards “sail these rough seas”. He mentioned the approval of projects such as tax reform, taxation, consumption and income.
Motta spoke about the approval by the deputies of the . “In light of the new realities in the world of work, we found a balanced and effective compromise between the imperative of economic development and the well-being of Brazilian workers”he stated.
The congressman spoke about artificial intelligence. He said that the country is discussing a legal framework so that “the revolutionary technology of artificial intelligence prospers in Brazil as a tool for general progress with respect to freedoms” of citizens.
14TH LISBON FORUM
The theme of this year’s Lisbon Forum is “New international order, technology and sovereignty: democratic, economic and social challenges”. All debates will be held from June 1st to 3rd at .
The event will be attended by names such as Gabriel Galípolo, president of the Central Bank, Magda Chambriard, president of Petrobras, and Aloízio Mercadante, president of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development.
The total number of participants at the Lisbon Forum increased from 360 in 2025 to 450 in 2026. It is a record for the event. But the total number of Brazilian authorities fell compared to last year – the only exception is in the Legislature, which will have 2 more congressmen this year. The change in approach to the meeting’s central theme, , is the reason why there are more speakers from other countries and not just Brazil and Portugal.
The 14th Lisbon Forum o High Patronage of the Presidency of the Portuguese Republic, given by the Portuguese president to initiatives, events, congresses, projects or celebrations that are considered to be of special public interest, civic, cultural, scientific, social or economic relevance for Portugal.
It is not about providing financing or material support. It is a seal of recognition and institutional prestige.
The distinction, according to the organization of the event, “recognizes the institutional, academic and civic relevance of the event, as well as its contribution to strengthening democratic debate and reflection on contemporary challenges faced by Portugal, Brazil and the international community”.
PARTIES AND PRIVATE DINNERS
During the days they spend in Portugal, representatives of private companies take the opportunity to offer private parties and dinners for participants – an opportunity that businesspeople have to get closer to legal operators who work in the Judiciary. This type of contact is criticized by those who consider such meetings inappropriate.
Gilmar Mendes differently. The Dean of the STF that meetings such as the São Paulo Forum allow members of the Judiciary to reflect on relevant contemporary issues, exchange experiences with each other and thus be better prepared for the exercise of the judiciary.
Among the entrepreneurs confirmed at the Lisbon 2026 Forum are:
- André Esteves – co-founder of Inteli, chairman and senior partner of BTG Pactual;
- Fábio Chilo – legal director of JBS;
- Luiza Trajano – president of the Board of Directors Magazine Luiza;
- Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi – president of the Board of Directors of Banco Bradesco;
- Ricardo Faria – founder and chairman of the Granja Faria Group;
- Fábio Gaspar – Country Tax Manager da Shell Brasil;
- Eduardo Lopes – senior director of Public Policies at Nubank and CEO of Zetta;
- Anderson Baranov – CEO Norsk Hydro Brasil and president of the Board of Directors of Simineral PA.;
- Eduardo Sattamini – CEO of Engie Brasil.
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