2023-10-23 22:37:00
At the Liberal Democratic Party's board meeting held on the 23rd, Prime Minister Kishida said that he had instructed the ruling party to consider reducing income taxes because he believed that the increase in tax revenue over the past two years should be returned to the people in an easy-to-understand manner. I explained that.
2023-10-23 21:53:00
It has been revealed that the Maritime Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism had employees seconded to an affiliated organization and then immediately seconded again to another public interest incorporated foundation, which was pointed out within the ministry as inappropriate. . After that, he canceled his secondment, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said that it was "inappropriate because it raised suspicions."
2023-10-23 21:48:00
The draft plan for new economic measures that the government will soon formulate has been revealed. As a pillar of measures to combat high prices, subsidies to reduce gasoline prices and measures to reduce the burden of electricity and gas charges will be extended until the end of April next year, and adjustments will be made within the government and ruling party.
2023-10-23 18:40:00
Prime Minister Kishida delivered a policy speech at a plenary session of both the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors, emphasizing that a portion of the increase in tax revenue would be returned to the people as a temporary measure to ease the burden of high prices regarding new economic measures. , expressed the intention to move forward with consideration of specific measures with an eye to reducing income taxes.
2023-10-23 18:36:00
In response to Prime Minister Kishida's instructions to consider reducing income taxes, the Liberal Democratic Party's Tax Investigation Committee held an executive meeting and confirmed its intention to begin concrete discussions from October 27th. Discussions will focus on the amount of tax cuts and implementation period.
2023-10-23 18:27:00
As the government formulates new economic measures, the Japan Restoration Party and the Democratic Party of Japan handed Prime Minister Kishida their own party-specific proposals that included reductions in social insurance premiums and consumption tax rates, respectively, and implemented them. I asked for
2023-10-23 17:19:00
Following the convening of an extraordinary Diet session, the Executive Committee of the Constitutional Democratic Party, including Representative Izumi, went around greeting other opposition parties and calling for cooperation in dealing with the Diet. It is unusual for the main opposition party to conduct a greeting tour when the Diet convenes.
2023-10-23 15:50:00
Prime Minister Kishida delivered a speech expressing his beliefs at an extraordinary Diet session on the 23rd. Approximately 8600 characters. The full text of Prime Minister Kishida's policy speech is as follows.
2023-10-23 15:38:00
A commemorative ceremony was held on the 23rd of this month, marking 45 years since the Japan-China Treaty of Peace and Friendship entered into force. In his greetings, Keidanren Chairman Tokura expressed his recognition of the importance of tenaciously resolving issues between the two countries through dialogue. Prime Minister Kishida and Prime Minister Li Qiang also exchanged messages. Prime Minister Kishida said, ``I would like to make every effort to further develop Japan-China relations,'' and Prime Minister Lee said, ``I would like to work to build a relationship that meets the demands of a new era.''
2023-10-23 14:53:00
Prime Minister Kishida delivered a policy speech at a plenary session of both the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors, emphasizing that a portion of the increase in tax revenue would be returned to the people as a temporary measure to ease the burden of high prices regarding new economic measures. , expressed the intention to move forward with consideration of specific measures with an eye to reducing income taxes.
2023-10-23 14:12:00
Speaker of the House of Representatives Nukaga has apologized to the Imperial Household Agency after he mistakenly handed over the speech he had read aloud to His Majesty the Emperor during the opening ceremony of the extraordinary Diet session.
2023-10-23 14:07:00
Prime Minister Kishida delivered a policy speech at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, regarding new economic measures, emphasizing that a portion of the increase in tax revenue would be returned to the people as a temporary measure to ease the burden of high prices, and increasing income tax. The government expressed its intention to proceed with consideration of specific measures with a tax reduction in mind.
2023-10-23 14:03:00
A joint general meeting of a committee made up of people from the political and business circles of Japan and South Korea was held, and Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso, who served as the chairman of the Japanese side, said that it was necessary to prevent the improving Japan-Korea relationship from deteriorating again. I emphasized.
2023-10-23 12:19:00
In the two by-elections for the House of Representatives, where the ruling and opposition parties faced off, the Liberal Democratic Party maintained its seat in the Nagasaki 4th district of the House of Representatives, while the opposition won a seat in the Tokushima-Kochi constituency of the House of Councilors, resulting in one win and one loss for the ruling and opposition parties. . Regarding this, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office on the morning of the 23rd that he would take the results seriously and take all possible measures to deal with the situation going forward.However, regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives, he said, ``We should focus on issues that cannot be postponed.'' "I'm not thinking about it right now."
2023-10-23 11:57:00
In the two by-elections for the House of Representatives, where the ruling and opposition parties faced off, the Liberal Democratic Party maintained its seat in the Nagasaki 4th district of the House of Representatives, while the opposition won a seat in the Tokushima-Kochi constituency of the House of Councilors, resulting in one win and one loss for the ruling and opposition parties. . Regarding this, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office on the morning of the 23rd that he would take the results seriously and take all possible measures to deal with the situation going forward.However, regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives, he said, ``We should focus on issues that cannot be postponed.'' "I'm not thinking about it right now."
2023-10-23 10:09:00
In the two by-elections for the House of Representatives, where the ruling and opposition parties faced off, the Liberal Democratic Party maintained its seat in the Nagasaki 4th district of the House of Representatives, while the opposition won a seat in the Tokushima-Kochi constituency of the House of Councilors, resulting in one win and one loss for the ruling and opposition parties. . Regarding this, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office on the morning of the 23rd that he would take the results seriously and take all possible measures to deal with the situation going forward.However, regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives, he said, ``We should focus on issues that cannot be postponed.'' "I'm not thinking about it right now."
2023-10-23 06:32:00
At an extraordinary Diet session, Prime Minister Kishida will deliver a policy speech on the 23rd, in which he will express his intention to proceed with consideration of concrete measures toward reducing income tax. In response, the opposition parties plan to hold a debate starting on the 24th, demanding that the government respond to rising prices and implement economic measures put together by each party.
2023-10-23 05:59:00
In the two by-elections for the House of Representatives, where the ruling and opposition parties faced off, the Liberal Democratic Party maintained its seat in the Nagasaki 4th district of the House of Representatives, while the opposition won a seat in the Tokushima-Kochi constituency of the House of Councilors, resulting in one win and one loss for the ruling and opposition parties. .
2023-10-23 01:38:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Society have submitted a bill to preserve the church's assets to help victims, and the Liberal Democratic Party, as the ruling party, is also planning to submit its own bill to the Diet. I started making adjustments. The plan is to establish a working team with the New Komeito Party soon to give concrete shape to the plan.
2023-10-23 01:07:00
In the by-election for the Tokushima-Kochi House of Councilors constituency, which was a showdown between the ruling and opposition parties, Hajime Hirota (55), an independent former member of the House of Councilors and supported by four opposition parties, was elected for the third time.
2023-10-23 00:04:00
On the 22nd, Yozo Kaneko (40), a newcomer to the Liberal Democratic Party and recommended by the Komeito Party, was elected for the first time in the by-election for the Nagasaki 4th Ward of the House of Representatives, which was a showdown between the ruling and opposition parties.
