Kassab demands economic measures for PSD to support Lula

The national president of the PSD, Gilberto Kassab, conditioned a deep relationship between the party and the government of President Lula to the adoption of concrete economic measures. The statement was made amid internal evaluation of the acronym’s performance in the 2026 elections, when the PSD suffered significant losses in the Senate and in state governments.

According to Kassab, the party is willing to dialogue, but expects the Plateau Palace to present proposals that unlock the economy and improve the business environment. The source did not detail which specific measures were mentioned, but indicated that the economic agenda will be central to future talks.

Losses in the Senate and States

Considered one of the biggest winners of the 2024 municipal elections, the PSD has seen its Senate bench shrink from 13 to five seats from 2027. The reduction represents a significant drop in the influence of the legend in the Casa Alta, which directly impacts its capacity for political articulation.

In addition to the Senate, the party also faced defeats in the dispute for state governments in the South and Southeast regions. These results thwarted expectations of expanding the number of state executives under the acronym, which had conquered major city halls in 2024.

The transition to the new political scenario requires, according to Kassab, a reassessment of the party’s alliances and priorities. The source did not detail whether there will be changes in national direction or in regional strategies.

Defeats in Paraná and Mines

In the Paraná, the governador Ratinho Junior (PSD-PR) failed to elect its chosen successor, the former state secretary Sandro Alex (PSD-PR). Ratinho Junior had given up running for the Presidency of the Republic to prioritize the state election, but the plan did not materialize.

In Minas Gerais, the national president of the acronym lamented the defeat of governor Mateus Simões (PSD-MG), who took over the management with the support of Romeu Zema (Novo-MG). The defeat in one of the largest electoral colleges in the country was felt as a setback for the PSD’s expansion project in the Southeast.

The defeats in the South and Southeast contrast with the positive performance in other regions, which highlights the need for adjustments in the party strategy. The source did not detail whether there will be changes in local alliances or in national discourse.

Victories in the Northeast and North

Despite the losses, the PSD won five state governments, with emphasis on the Northeast and the North. In Pernambuco, the victory of Raquel Lyra ensured the party’s continued command of a strategic state. The source did not detail the percentage of votes obtained by the governor.

In the Northeast, PSD also won in Sergipe with Fábio Mitidieri and in Maranhão with Eduardo Braide (PSD). Already in the North, the acronym came out victorious in Amapá with Dr. Furlan and in the Amazon with Senator Omar Aziz. These results show that the party maintains strength in specific regions, even in the face of the unfavorable national scenario.

The geographical distribution of the victories suggests that the PSD can adopt a regionalized strategy, focusing on consolidated electoral bases. The source did not detail whether there will be prioritization of investments in certain states.

Relationship with the Lula government

Kassab said the PSD will not close the issue against the government, but made it clear that the support will not be automatic. The demand for economic measures reflects the dissatisfaction of sectors of the party with the pace of the economic agenda of the Plateau.

According to the source, the PSD estimates that the current conjuncture requires rapid responses to inflation, unemployment and the resumption of growth. The source did not detail whether the party will present its own proposals or whether it will await initiatives from the Executive.

Kassab’s position comes at a time of redefinition of party alliances for the 2026 elections. The source did not detail whether the PSD intends to launch its own candidacy for the presidency or to support a name of the governmental base.

What to expect from the PSD in 2026

With the reduction of the seat in the Senate and the defeats in key states, the PSD tends to adopt a more pragmatic stance in negotiations with the federal government. The charging for economic measures can be a first step towards a conditional approach.

The party should also intensify its activities in the states where it won, seeking to consolidate its regional presence. The source did not detail whether there would be changes in the national leadership or in alliances with other parties.

For the reader of Ponta Grossa and Campos Gerais, the national political scenario can influence the local articulations of the PSD, which historically has a strong presence in the region. The Boca no Trombone portal will continue to monitor the development of this relationship between the party and the Lula government.

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