Political News(2024/02/20)
Financial resources for countering the declining birthrate: Meiji Restoration Proposals such as 30% burden on medical expenses for the elderly
2024-02-20 23:44:00
Regarding financial resources for countering the declining birthrate, the Japan Restoration Association is proposing that financial resources be secured through medical system reform, such as increasing the burden of medical expenses for the elderly to 30% in principle, rather than through a government-created "support subsidy system." I have put together a draft.
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Prime Minister Kishida meets with Deputy Governor Aso to exchange opinions on issues of factional political funding
2024-02-20 23:40:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso on the evening of the 20th. It appears that they exchanged opinions on future responses to the faction's political funding issue and the situation within the party.
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Prime Minister Kishida reveals intention to formulate new strategy for important technologies such as AI by summer
2024-02-20 21:43:00
Prime Minister Kishida has announced his intention to finalize a new strategy regarding important technologies such as AI and quantum quantum by this summer. He plans to include concrete measures to take the lead in international rule-making.
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Governor of Ibaraki Prefecture hospitalized due to fall; response at regular prefectural assembly undecided
2024-02-20 21:33:00
Governor Oigawa of Ibaraki Prefecture has been hospitalized since the 17th of this month after falling and hitting his head, and although the prefecture will be working from home for the time being, the response to the regular prefectural assembly meeting scheduled for the 29th of this month has not yet been determined.
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Discussion on response to Noto Peninsula earthquake, etc. Agreed in principle after intensive deliberation on the 26th, House of Representatives Budget Committee
2024-02-20 21:18:00
In order to discuss responses to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the ruling and opposition parties have agreed in principle to hold an intensive deliberation at the House of Representatives' Budget Committee on the 26th of next week, with Prime Minister Kishida and others invited to attend.
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Rismin holds a meeting to commemorate the succession to the imperial throne: “Discussion of female imperial family as an urgent issue”
2024-02-20 21:08:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan held a meeting to discuss how to ensure stable succession to the Imperial Throne, and the issue of creating a ``female imperial family'' in which female members of the imperial family remain in the imperial family even after marriage was discussed as ``a particularly urgent issue that requires urgent discussion.'' An arrangement proposal was presented.
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Liberal Democratic Party's Mr. Shioya and Mr. Takeda intend to attend the House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee Opposition party "insufficient"
2024-02-20 19:50:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the faction's political funding party, the Liberal Democratic Party has announced that former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, who served as an executive of the Abe faction, and former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda, who served as an executive of the Nikai faction, intend to attend the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics. I told you. The opposition parties say that while they would not refuse the two's attendance, they say it is far from sufficient and will continue to request the attendance of senior Abe supporters.
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Benefits for elderly households affected by earthquake, also for working generation Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2024-02-20 18:49:00
Regarding additional support measures to provide up to 3 million yen to households of elderly people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to provide support to elderly households affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. We have decided to include households who are unable to obtain loans to rebuild their homes as a new target.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee ruling party proposes central public hearing to be held on February 27th
2024-02-20 18:09:00
Regarding the schedule for deliberating the new fiscal year budget bill, the ruling party proposed at the House of Representatives Budget Committee board meeting that a central public hearing, which is a prerequisite for a vote, be held on the 27th of next week, and the ruling and opposition parties will continue to discuss the matter. I did.
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Liberal Democratic Party's Mr. Shioya and Mr. Takeda intend to attend the House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee Opposition party "insufficient"
2024-02-20 18:04:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the faction's political funding party, the Liberal Democratic Party has announced that former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, who served as an executive of the Abe faction, and former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda, who served as an executive of the Nikai faction, intend to attend the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics. I told you. The opposition parties say that while they would not refuse the two's attendance, they say it is far from sufficient and will continue to request the attendance of senior Abe supporters.
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Ritmin member Mamoru Umetani offers sake to voters at a meeting “as compensation”
2024-02-20 17:49:00
It has been revealed that Constitutional Democratic Party member Mamoru Umetani, a member of the House of Representatives from the Niigata 6th Ward, handed out sake to voters at a meeting in Joetsu City last month. The members of the Diet admitted that they had handed over the items, but commented, ``We have provided them as compensation for meetings.In the future, we will refrain from providing any items that might raise suspicion.''
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Deputy Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa did not provide specific explanations to many of the defendant's questions.
2024-02-20 17:24:00
In the trial of Vice Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa, who is accused of bribery in violation of the Public Offices Election Act in connection with the election for the mayor of Koto Ward in Tokyo, questions were asked about the defendant, and former lawmaker Kakizawa answered many of the questions, saying, I will refrain from giving an answer,'' he said, without providing a specific explanation.
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Tokyo Governor Koike to consider enacting customer harassment prevention ordinance
2024-02-20 17:11:00
The regular meeting of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly opened on the 20th, and Governor Koike announced that they would be considering enacting an ordinance to prevent "customer harassment" such as unreasonable demands from customers.
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No-confidence motion against Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama rejected by majority at plenary session of the House of Representatives
2024-02-20 16:57:00
A resolution of no confidence submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party against Moriyama, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who has been accused of receiving election support from the former Unification Church, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, and both the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party It was rejected with overwhelming opposition from the Japan Restoration Association and the Japan Restoration Association.
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Export of defense equipment to third countries “needs careful consideration” Komei Representative Yamaguchi
2024-02-20 16:54:00
Regarding whether to allow the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries, Komeito Party representative Yamaguchi said that if the export of the next generation fighter aircraft, which is being developed with Britain and other countries, is allowed without restrictions, all kinds of weapons can be exported. He expressed the view that careful consideration is necessary as there are concerns that this may lead to
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Liberal Democratic Party's Mr. Shioya and Mr. Takeda intend to attend the House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee Opposition party "insufficient"
2024-02-20 16:25:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the faction's political funding party, the Liberal Democratic Party has announced that former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, who served as an executive of the Abe faction, and former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda, who served as an executive of the Nikai faction, intend to attend the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics. I told you. The opposition parties say that while they would not refuse the two's attendance, they say it is far from sufficient and will continue to request the attendance of senior Abe supporters.
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Ritmin member Mamoru Umetani offers sake to voters at a meeting “as compensation”
2024-02-20 16:20:00
It has been revealed that Constitutional Democratic Party member Mamoru Umetani, a member of the House of Representatives from the Niigata 6th Ward, handed out sake to voters at a meeting in Joetsu City last month. The members of the Diet admitted that they had handed over the items, but commented, ``We have provided them as compensation for meetings.In the future, we will refrain from providing any items that might raise suspicion.''
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[Commentary] What will happen? Current location of US presidential election Biden vs. Trump
2024-02-20 16:16:00
The fall US presidential election is highly likely to be a rematch between President Biden, who is seeking re-election, and former President Trump, who is seeking a comeback. Although some believe that Trump has a slight advantage in that case, he is currently in the midst of a trial over whether he is eligible to run for office over the 2021 Capitol invasion incident. On the other hand, President Biden's approval rating is declining, and many policy issues are... What is the future of the US presidential election? Commentator Yusuke Takahashi provides an easy-to-understand explanation. *Information as of February 19th recording. (Video: 9 minutes 17 seconds)
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Liberal Democratic Party Mr. Shioya and Mr. Takeda intend to attend the Political Ethics Commission Opposition party plans to comply
2024-02-20 15:14:00
Regarding the issue surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party has announced that Shioya, former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who served as an executive of the Abe faction, and Takeda, former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, who served as an executive of the Nikai faction, intend to attend the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics. I informed the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. The opposition party agreed to accept the proposal, although it said it was insufficient, and two people attended the review meeting and made excuses.
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Ritmin member Mamoru Umetani offers sake to voters at a meeting “as compensation”
2024-02-20 15:02:00
It has been revealed that Constitutional Democratic Party member Mamoru Umetani, a member of the House of Representatives from the Niigata 6th Ward, handed out sake to voters at a meeting in Joetsu City last month. The members of the Diet admitted that they had handed over the items, but commented, ``We have provided them as compensation for meetings.In the future, we will refrain from providing any items that might raise suspicion.''
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No-confidence motion against Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama rejected by majority at plenary session of the House of Representatives
2024-02-20 14:37:00
A resolution of no confidence submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party against Moriyama, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who has been accused of receiving election support from the former Unification Church, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, and both the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party It was rejected with overwhelming opposition from the Japan Restoration Association and the Japan Restoration Association.
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No-confidence motion against Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama rejected by majority at plenary session of the House of Representatives
2024-02-20 14:13:00
A resolution of no confidence submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party against Moriyama, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who has been accused of receiving election support from the former Unification Church, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, and both the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party It was rejected with overwhelming opposition from the Japan Restoration Association and the Japan Restoration Association.
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No-confidence resolution against Education Minister Moriyama expected to be rejected; plans to hold a Political Ethics Commission
2024-02-20 13:21:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a no-confidence motion against Moriyama, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who has been accused of receiving election support from the former Unification Church.The bill will be voted on at the plenary session of the House of Representatives to be held later.・The bill is expected to be rejected with a majority of opposition from Komeito and the Nippon Ishin no Kai.
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No-confidence resolution against Education Minister Moriyama expected to be rejected; plans to hold a Political Ethics Commission
2024-02-20 13:00:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a no-confidence motion against Moriyama, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who has been accused of receiving election support from the former Unification Church.The bill will be voted on at the plenary session of the House of Representatives to be held later.・The bill is expected to be rejected with a majority of opposition from Komeito and the Nippon Ishin no Kai.
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Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Moriyama, former Unification Church-affiliated magazine “What was sent to me unilaterally”
2024-02-20 12:47:00
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama responded to reports that organizations affiliated with the former Unification Church were sending church-related magazines free of charge every month to local offices, saying, ``This was sent unilaterally and must be disposed of immediately.'' He reiterated that he had already severed his ties with the cult.
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No-confidence resolution against Education Minister Moriyama expected to be rejected; plans to hold a Political Ethics Commission
2024-02-20 11:46:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a no-confidence motion against Moriyama, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who has been accused of receiving election support from the former Unification Church.The bill will be voted on at the plenary session of the House of Representatives to be held later.・The bill is expected to be rejected with a majority of opposition from Komeito and the Nippon Ishin no Kai.
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Finance Minister Suzuki says it will be difficult to attend the G20 meeting, as priority will be given to parliamentary deliberations on the new fiscal year budget bill.
2024-02-20 11:25:00
Finance Minister Suzuki recognizes that it will be difficult for him to attend the G20 (finance ministers and central bank governors meeting of the 20 major countries) to be held in Brazil next week, as he must prioritize deliberations on the new fiscal year budget bill in the Diet. was shown.
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If you intentionally fail to pay taxes or repeatedly delinquent, the government will revoke your permanent residence permit.
2024-02-20 06:17:00
The Immigration Services Agency is expected to increase the number of foreigners who will obtain permanent residence permits if the new training and employment system is introduced, and the Immigration Services Agency has decided to make it possible to revoke the status of residence in cases where people intentionally fail to pay taxes or repeatedly delinquent their taxes. We have decided to review the system. It is expected that related bills will be submitted in the current Diet session.
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No-confidence resolution against Education Minister Moriyama expected to be rejected; plans to hold a Political Ethics Commission
2024-02-20 05:37:00
The motion of no confidence against Moriyama, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is expected to be rejected at a plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 20th with a majority of opposition from the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party. On the other hand, the Liberal Democratic Party is proceeding with the selection of members to attend a political ethics review committee requested by the opposition party regarding the issue surrounding political funding of factions, and said it would like to respond to the opposition party on the 20th.
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To rebuild Ukraine, government supports local activities of companies, ensuring safety is an issue
2024-02-20 05:15:00
A conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine was held in Tokyo on the 19th, and more than 50 cooperation documents were exchanged between the two countries. The government has set up a consultation desk for private companies to support local activities, and the challenge is whether they can ensure safety as the Russian invasion drags on.
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