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Political News(2023/07/05)


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A series of troubles: Examination during the closing session of the House of Representatives over My Number cards

2023-07-05 21:14:00
My number card has a series of troubles. In response to this situation, the House of Representatives held a closed examination on the 5th, and Digital Minister Kono indicated his intention to proceed with a comprehensive inspection with a sense of speed in order to secure the trust of the public. We will tell you in detail about the points of deliberation, such as integration with health insurance cards, and past troubles.

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Japan-South Korea summit to be held next week

2023-07-05 20:34:00
Prime Minister Kishida is coordinating a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Sung-yeol in conjunction with the NATO summit meeting in Lithuania next week. I would like to explain the plan to dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a concentration below the standard and release it into the sea, and I would like to ask for your understanding.

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Representative Izumi Ritsumin Thinking of coordinating candidates with each opposition party Changing the conventional policy

2023-07-05 20:28:00
Concerning the next House of Representatives election, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) leader Izumi said, "Since the dissolution of the Democratic Party is a little farther away, it's time to think about what is the best way to face the LDP." I have suggested that you make adjustments.

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Respond to population decline in the Reiwa era Realization of multi-tasking such as side jobs and side jobs

2023-07-05 17:54:00
Members of the "Reiwa Rincho" group, which includes people involved in the economy and university professors, held a press conference on the state of an aging society with a declining birthrate. He pointed out that 'multi-tasking', which performs multiple roles, should be realized.

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Ishin Fujita Secretary-General “We do not adjust candidates in the back or front”

2023-07-05 17:10:00
For the next House of Representatives election, Secretary-General Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan indicated his intention to proceed with candidate coordination with the opposition parties, while Secretary-General Fujita of the Japan Restoration Party said, ``We will not coordinate either behind the scenes nor outside.'' He emphasized that he would not adjust candidates.

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Ms. Hitomi Soga meets with Prime Minister Kishida on "Early Realization of Japan-North Korea Summit Meeting"

2023-07-05 16:21:00
Hitomi Soga, a victim of abduction by North Korea, met with Prime Minister Kishida and appealed for the realization of a Japan-North Korea summit meeting as soon as possible to bring back all the victims. Prime Minister Kishida conveyed the government's determination to make every effort to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Release “Confirm the situation and judge the timing” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-07-05 13:56:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a concentration below the standard and release it into the sea, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that the specific timing of the start of release, which is scheduled to be around summer, is to ensure safety and rumors throughout the government. I reiterated my intention to make decisions after confirming the status of countermeasure efforts.

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Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito to review ``three principles of defense equipment transfer''

2023-07-05 13:26:00
Regarding the "Three Principles on Defense Equipment Transfer," which stipulate export rules for defense equipment, working-level talks between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito should include Ukraine in mind and aim to support countries that are being invaded. We have summarized the points of discussion for review.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary “Unacceptable” for Russian Deputy Prime Minister’s visit to Etorofu Island

2023-07-05 12:52:00
Regarding the deputy prime minister of Russia's visit to Etorofu Island in the Northern Territories on the 4th, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno revealed that he had lodged a protest with Russia through diplomatic channels, saying that it was "unacceptable as it is contrary to Japan's position." bottom.

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G7 City Ministers Meeting Draft Joint Statement “Importance of Collaboration on Sustainable Urban Policy”

2023-07-05 08:52:00
The draft joint statement aiming to be compiled at the G7 = city ministers meeting of seven major countries starting this weekend in Takamatsu City has been revealed, and in the face of global crises such as climate change, securing green spaces in cities and greenhouse effect It emphasizes the importance of working together on sustainable urban policies, such as promoting buildings that emit virtually no gas.

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Treated water handling complies with international safety standards Government to make final decision on when to release ocean

2023-07-05 06:17:00
The IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency has released a report stating that the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a concentration below the standard and release it into the sea "conforms to international safety standards". . The government plans to explain the contents of the report, etc. to domestic and foreign countries, assuming that the safety of the plan has been objectively confirmed, and then make a final decision on the specific timing of the start of release, which is scheduled for around summer.

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Receiving troubles with My Number cards

2023-07-05 06:09:00
In response to a series of troubles with my number cards, the House of Representatives will hold a closing examination on the 5th. It is expected that the ruling and opposition parties will debate over the government's policy of abolishing the current health insurance card and integrating it with the My Number card next fall.

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