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The government proposes a minimum age of 55 for military retirement by 2030, but military personnel are asking for a longer transition period. They are also criticizing changes to promotion and pension rules. Defense Minister José Múcio is mediating negotiations between the Armed Forces and the government to find a balance between economic needs and the rights of the category.
A meeting at the Palácio da Alvorada revealed tensions between the federal government and the military over changes to the Armed Forces' pension system. Is consensus possible?
Last Saturday (30), President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received, in a private manner, the commanders of the Armed Forces at his official residence, the Palácio da Alvorada.
The meeting brought to light one of the most controversial topics in the spending cuts package recently presented by the government: the new rules for military retirement.
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Although the category recognizes the need for adjustments, the current proposal faces significant resistance, especially with regard to the transition period.
What's at stake: new retirement rules
During the meeting, which was attended by General Tomás Paiva (Army), Admiral Marcos Olsen (Navy), Brigadier Marcelo Damasceno (Air Force) and the Minister of Defense, José Múcio Monteiro, the government outlined the plan to implement a minimum age of 55 for military retirement by 2030.
The proposal aims to align the Armed Forces' pension system with parameters closer to those of civilians, reducing pension costs.
Currently, the average age for military personnel to retire is below 55 years old, varying according to each case. To achieve this goal, the government proposed a transition rule, but it generated dissatisfaction.
According to information G1, military commanders consider the 2030 deadline insufficient to adapt the category to the new requirements.
Divergences in the transition: the main impasse
Commanders accepted the minimum age of 55 as a consensus, but highlighted that the transition rule needs significant adjustments.
As found, the current format could force some officers to serve up to seven more years before retiring.
Furthermore, the military pointed out the need for changes in promotion rules to make the transition viable.
Today, military personnel are promoted, on average, every seven years, which puts the age of transfer to the reserve at around 52,5 years. Without changes to this system, reaching 55 years of age would be unfeasible within the stipulated time frame.
Reactions to the proposal
Initially, the economic team proposed that the minimum age come into effect immediately, but gave in by including a transition period.
Despite this, the details of the project have not yet been officially released. Among the most sensitive points is the restriction of pension transfers to spouses and minor dependents only, a more limited system than the current one.
The so-called “fictitious death”, which guaranteed pensions for family members of military personnel expelled for crimes, will be eliminated, and this change was well received by commanders.
The role of José Mucio Monteiro
Defense Minister José Múcio Monteiro played a central role in the meeting, acting as an intermediary between the military and the government.
It was at Múcio's request that Lula called the meeting, signaling openness to dialogue.
However, the minister also reinforced that the government does not intend to give up on a broad and necessary reform to balance public accounts.
Next Steps
As the government fine-tunes the final details of the proposal, the military maintain their position that the 2030 deadline should be extended.
Negotiations are ongoing, and experts point out that the category's resistance could influence other aspects of the tax package.
“Changes are inevitable, but they need to be made with common sense so as not to harm the category or make the country's economy unviable”.
Is a balanced reform possible?
The future of the military pension reform depends on adjustments that balance the government's economic needs and the category's rights.
The transition period will be the turning point in these negotiations. Will Lula be able to find a solution that pleases all sides? Leave your opinion in the comments!
