Lula Delays Decrees at Conselhão's Final 2025 Plenary

Overview

• President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he had requested more time to review proposals, telling attendees he had 'pedi vista' on the measures.
• Expected signings did not occur, including the draft General Law of Private International Law and a decree to create the National Strategy for Sustainable Public Procurement (ENCP).
• Representatives handed Lula the 'Pillars of a National Project' document with strategic priorities for the next five years, built from recent government planning efforts.
• The session featured a balance of the council's participation at COP30 in Belém and discussions of economic direction in light of recent U.S. tariffs and policy shifts.
• The consultative meeting at the Palácio do Itamaraty drew senior officials such as Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and key ministers, with pending measures remaining under executive consideration.