In response to the submission of Request No. 4612/2025, which proposes expedited processing of the Digital Markets Bill (PL 4675/2025), the Parliamentary Fronts, Associations, and Confederations submitted a... Letter to the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and to party leaders expressing their opposition to the expedited procedure.. In defense of a technical, democratic, and responsible analysis, they request the creation of a Special Commission, as per Request No. 4369/2025, by Representative Caroline De Toni (PL/SC), reinforced by a Point of Order from Representative Domingos Sávio (PL/MG). The main topics addressed in the message are discussed below, and the full document can be downloaded.
- Rejection of the request for urgency (Request No. 4612/2025)
The request for urgency compromises the technical and democratic debate on Bill 4675/2025, which deals with complex and sensitive issues of the digital economy. The accelerated processing could result in hasty and poorly reasoned legislative decisions.
- Support for the creation of a Special Committee (Request No. 4369/2025)
Congresswoman Caroline De Toni (PL/SC) proposed the creation of a Special Committee to ensure a thorough and multidisciplinary analysis of the project. This proposal was reinforced by Congressman Domingos Sávio (PL/MG), who raised a Point of Order on November 12, 2025, reiterating the need for a more appropriate procedure.
- Lack of technical studies and Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA)
Bill 4675/2025 is not accompanied by any Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA), economic evaluation, or technical study that would allow for measuring its effects. This represents a high risk for the formulation of effective and sustainable public policies.
- Risks to competitiveness, innovation and legal certainty
The proposed legislation could compromise Brazil's position in the global digital innovation landscape, negatively impacting the competitiveness of national and international companies operating in the country.
- Broad economic and social impacts
The project affects not only the technology sector, but also industry, commerce, services, and entire production chains. Small businesses and consumers may be harmed by increased costs and a reduction in the supply of digital services.
- The need for technical and transparent debate.
The complexity of the topic demands a qualified debate, with the participation of experts, representatives from the productive sector, civil society, and parliamentarians. The Special Committee is the appropriate forum for this.
- Commitment to swift, yet responsible processing.
The creation of the Special Committee does not mean slowness, but rather organization and focus. The objective is to ensure that the project is discussed in depth before going to the Plenary, promoting a more informed deliberation and...
