Introducing the second section of his government, Javier Miley is preparing to open a new period of extraordinary sessions with the aim of advancing a range of key projects: from the 2026 budget to labor reform and updating the penal code.
Decree allowing legislative work in December It will be signed on Friday It will be officially published in the Official Gazette December 9the first business day of next week.
The script will create two basic elements: cWhat initiatives will have exclusive priority during that period and what deadlines does Congress have to address them?
Similar schedule to last year
In the ruling party they take it for granted that extraordinary things will begin December 10 It will extend until the end of the month, repeating the plan of the previous legislative session (from December 5 to 27). As happened this year, parliamentary activity will be temporarily suspended for the holidays and will only resume in the second half of January.
The road map developed by the government stipulates: a Second call for sessions during January 2026a scheme similar to the one used by Miley in the parliamentary debate between January 27 and February 21 of this year.
Projects being prepared for the location
Although the full list has not yet become official, Casa Rosada has already confirmed the initiatives that the executive wants to launch at this stage:
- Budget 2026
- Repair work
- Tax patent law (Popularly known as the Dollars Under the Bed Law)
- Reform the penal code
- Amending the Glacier Law
- Tax reform
The small table that met on Monday at Balcarce 50 determined that the two most pressing files for December will be the 2026 budget and the tax patent law. Both will begin their process in the Chamber of Deputies, and La Libertad Avanza wants them to receive half their punishment before the end of the year.
Budget: The government’s economic priority
The executive authority considers that approving the budget before the beginning of the year is crucial for organizing the resources of all regions of the state. For this reason, Miley placed this project at the top of her legislative priorities.
The government is confident that it will be able to gather the votes to approve it. Interior Minister Diego Santelli and Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni held a meeting with Jorge Macri to set the conditions.
They expect from Uspallata a gesture in exchange for Buenos Aires’ support in the legislature: the inclusion of the law on debt-related payments through joint participation. Before the final submission of the project, Santelli plans to meet with the Governor of La Pampa, Sergio Zilioto.
Labor reform: the focus of the struggle with unions
One of the most sensitive discussions will be that of the work reform, a draft of which has been completed by the technical team consisting of Luis Caputo, Federico Sturzenegger, María Ibarzabal, Carlos Guberman, Julio Cordero, Santiago Caputo and Juan Pazo. Treatment will begin in the Senate.
Among the project’s key points is that the Employment Contracts Law will not govern public employment, agricultural work, domestic service, commercial activities regulated by civil and commercial law, transportation tasks, courier or cross-platform delivery.
The vacation term specifies the period that will extend from From October 1 to April 30With the possibility of dividing it into sections of no less than seven days and rescheduling it in the event of illness. It is also open to collective agreements that include hour banks or compensation systems adapted to production cycles.
Regarding dismissal, the opinion suggests compensation One month a yearwith a limit Three average salaries agree And floor 67% One of the best wages. In addition, efforts will be made to incorporate solidarity clauses that enable unaffiliated workers to contribute, limit “hyperactivity” and bring the number of delegates to zero in companies with fewer than 50 employees.
The text is already in the hands of the political president of the La Libertad Avanza party in the Senate, Patricia Bullrichwhich is not planning to hold a CGT meeting to discuss it, although some within the ruling party have suggested opening that session. The decision anticipates a higher level of conflict with unions.
Penal Code: Focus on tightening penalties
In parallel, the final formulation of the penal code reform is progressing. The review is conducted by the team coordinated by Santiago Caputo, with Macarena Alefraco, María Ibarzabal Murphy, Deputy Minister Sebastian Amerio, Patricia Bullrich And specialist Fernando Soto.
The initiative includes more than 900 itemsWith a focus on strengthening criminal policy to avoid “arbitrariness” and standardize standards. Penalties for serious crimes – murder, robbery, drug trafficking, child pornography and trafficking – are to be updated and the system will include Effective implementation in 82% of crimes. The criminal minimum will also be raised according to the damages and severity of the event.
Finally, even though it was on the table, the… No corruption crimes You will not be part of the project.
At Casa Rosada, they are evaluating the creation of a special bicameral committee to speed up discussion and avoid changes that could delay the vote.