Pemerintah Federal
AGU demands Senacon data on fuel price abuses after distributor notifications
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Following notifications to major fuel distributors, the Advocacia-Geral da União (AGU) issued an urgent request to the National Consumer Secretariat (Senacon) for reports on disproportionate price hikes. This escalates efforts amid inspections since March 9 that hit three of four top distributors, with a new government task force now monitoring the market.
The temporary reduction in the mineral oil tax has been in effect since May 1. Consumer prices for gasoline and diesel have dropped noticeably. Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil expects the oil industry to pass on the relief in full and without delay.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the draft health reform bill is »practisch fertig« and will be voted on in the cabinet on Wednesday. Health Minister Nina Warken's (CDU) savings package aims to cut around 19.6 billion euros next year. The proposal faces criticism from associations, health insurers, and parts of the coalition.
The Brazilian federal government has extended the deadline to February 13 for tech companies to submit adaptation measures to the ECA Digital, a law aimed at protecting children and adolescents online. The extension was announced by ANPD due to the complexity of legal requirements and the year-end holiday period. This initial phase monitors 37 companies, including giants like Google and Meta.
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Following recent coalition consultations, Federal Health Minister Nina Warken expressed optimism about her savings package to ease pressure on health insurance funds. The mediation committee meets on December 17 to resolve the stalled law, averting potential contribution hikes for millions in 2026.
Wali kota Portland Keith Wilson memerintahkan penghapusan pita polisi di sekitar fasilitas Imigrasi dan Penegakan Bea Cukai AS, menentang permintaan federal untuk mempertahankan perimeter. Tindakan ini mengikuti kunjungan Menteri Keamanan Dalam Negeri Kristi Noem di tengah ketegangan yang sedang berlangsung. Pejabat lokal menyebut keputusan keselamatan publik sebagai respons terhadap tuntutan federal.