In dialogue with Channel EParliamentary journalist Mariana Mei analyzed the political and legislative climate in Congress, which was characterized by extraordinary sessions, committee reshuffles and negotiations against the clock.
From Congress, the legislative agenda is being moved with great intensity at the beginning of the extraordinary sessions. That’s how he described it Meia journalist specializing in parliamentary affairs who warned that the government is facing “a fifth fund actually from the government with a request for extraordinary meetings“, in a context characterized by legislative changes and the urgency of passing important laws.
The journalist explained that the first step is institutional in nature: “The commissions begin to be formed, because since there was a new appointment from December 10th, everyone has to be formed again“Among them is the Budget and Finance Commission, which is central to the treatment of the so-called legislative act. As explained in detail:”These meetings take place between four and five in the afternoon.“, expecting to arrive at the venue soon.
Budget and fiscal innocence, the first goals
The governing party is counting on a decisive week in the House of Representatives. “The aim is to reach the venue not only with the budget but also with the “Fiscal Innocence” project between Wednesday and Thursday” he explained Mei. Even a long day is not out of the question: “For deputies it can be two sessions or one big marathon session.“.
Regarding the political climate, the journalist was clear: “Everyone wants a budget“, which makes it easier to reach an initial consensus. In this sense, he sees the project as having a high chance of making rapid progress: “I believe there will be a meeting on this issue this week, then it will go to the Senate and it will certainly be approved.“.
The scenario for labor reform is different, which is already causing tensions. While MPs focus on the budget, “The Commission for Labor and Social Action is founded“, to discuss an initiative that arouses union and political resistance.
Labor reform and difficult times
Mei He warned that the labor debate would become more complex. “It is a very rigid topic“, he noted, recalling that the CGT has already called for mobilizations. In addition, he explained that formal treatment usually extends: “To address these issues, specialists are brought in and this round takes a long time.“.
Therefore, the ruling party’s goal would be more limited. “Your goal is a medium sanction” and took advantage of a more favorable balance of power in the Senate. The journalist also focused on the calendar: “This is against time“, and stressed that an extension of the extraordinary deadlines in January was unlikely. “The second round of extraordinary exams will most likely take place in February“, he concluded.
In short, while the budget appears to be on track, labor reform appears to be a long-term discussion shaped by political negotiations, institutional times and social pressures.
About The Author
