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With R$1 billion less in the 2025 budget, new competitions face cuts, but the long-awaited “Enem dos Concursos” is guaranteed.
Did you know that the 2025 fiscal targets are forcing the government to reevaluate even the budget allocated to new public tenders? In a recent announcement, the economic team detailed a bold plan that promises to directly impact those waiting for opportunities in the public sector.
The measure includes budget cuts and strategic adjustments that could change the dynamics of public service in the coming years.
Although these decisions are seen as an effort to balance the country's accounts, the news has raised doubts and concerns for those hoping for a chance in the highly competitive world of competitions.
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The announced cut: impact and planning
Last Thursday (28), the Minister of Management and Innovation, Esther Dweck, revealed that the federal government will cut R $ 1 billion of the budget initially planned for new public tenders in 2025.
This reduction is part of a larger spending containment package, announced as part of the effort to meet the fiscal targets set for next year.
The original budget for new competitions, presented in the Annual Budget Bill (PLOA), provided for an amount of $ 5 billion. With the cut, the value will be reduced to $ 4 billion, mainly affecting resources allocated to filling additional positions.
According to the minister, the adjustment will be implemented through a process called “phasing of provisions and competitions”, a measure that should generate an estimated saving of R$ 6 billion between 2025 and 2030.
Despite this, the government ensured that the second edition of the Unified National Competition (CNU), nicknamed the “Enem of Competitions”, remains confirmed.
How will the cut be applied?
According to Esther Dweck, the R$1 billion cut will be defined during the processing of the Annual Budget Law in Congress.
The minister explained that the amount withdrawn will primarily come from the budget allocated to new competitions, but will not affect candidates already approved in selections held previously.
“What we are removing, obviously, is the additional provision for new competitions. This will reduce the space for new hires a little beyond what has already been previously defined,” said the minister.
Furthermore, Dweck highlighted that the final decision on the distribution of resources will be up to the federal government.
This means that, even with the cut, it will be possible to prioritize competitions that are underway or that have already been planned, ensuring greater efficiency in the use of available resources.
Is the “Enem dos Concursos” safe?
The maintenance of the Unified National Exam (CNU) is a relief for many candidates who are waiting for this new selection method. The second edition of the CNU, scheduled for 2025, is still being planned, as assured by the minister.
“The CNU will be a strategic decision, considering the available budget. We will adjust to ensure that the essentials are maintained,” explained Dweck.
The CNU is one of the recent innovations in the field of public tenders, inspired by the format of Enem. It promises to centralize selection processes, reduce administrative costs and offer greater accessibility to candidates.
Why did the government decide to make the cut?
The decision to cut the budget allocated to new competitions is in line with the government's commitment to meet its 2025 fiscal targets.
The proposal includes several spending containment measures in different areas, seeking to improve fiscal balance without harming essential services.
According to experts, the adjustment can be seen as a reflection of the need to modernize public management and prioritize investments in strategic areas.
However, for many Brazilians, it represents yet another barrier on the path to entering the public service.
What does the future hold for public tenders?
The impact of the budget cuts still raises questions. Although the government has committed to maintaining the CNU and ensuring opportunities for candidates approved in previous competitions, the reduction in resources may limit the opening of new vacancies in 2025.
As discussions on the Budget Law progress, it will be essential to monitor how the government plans to distribute the available resources.
The expectation is that priority will be given to competitions in strategic areas, such as health, security and education, which require constant reinforcement of personnel.
The reduction in the budget for Competitions public sector in 2025 highlights the government's difficult task of balancing public accounts and meeting demands for new hires.
Despite the R$1 billion cut, maintaining the CNU represents a relief for candidates awaiting opportunities.
The challenge now will be to find a balance between fiscal responsibility and the need to strengthen public services. Will the government be able to meet all these expectations?
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