Outlook for the 2026 elections

The first 2026 edition of Cadernos Adenauer brings together eight chapters dedicated to the key issues that will shape the Brazilian political landscape in this election year. The opening chapter offers insights into what to expect from the electoral process, highlighting trends and possible scenarios for the election. The volume then addresses recent changes in electoral legislation and their practical impacts, the tax challenges that directly influence the economy and politics, and the fight against misinformation—an issue increasingly essential to the health of democracy. The volume is rounded out by analyses of party coalitions and federations, campaign financing, and the structural obstacles facing the Brazilian economy. The edition also devotes a chapter to environmental issues, examining how this topic fits into the strategies of parties and candidates, and concludes with a reflection on the role of international politics in the domestic electoral context—offering the reader a comprehensive and multifaceted view of the factors that will shape the 2026 elections.