Political News(2024/02/26)
Political funding issue: Political Ethics Commission Prime Minister “hopes that the best method will be taken”
2024-02-26 20:10:00
Intensive deliberations were held in the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan repeatedly called for a public meeting of the Political Ethics Review Committee in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``I hope that the best method will be taken from the perspective of ensuring accountability.''
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House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee fails to reach agreement on whether or not to open the public, ruling and opposition parties continue to discuss
2024-02-26 19:52:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding parties held by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling and opposition parties discussed how to hold the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics, but they were unable to come to an agreement on the pros and cons of making the meeting public, and the decision was made to continue discussions.
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House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee fails to reach agreement on whether or not to open the public, ruling and opposition parties continue to discuss
2024-02-26 18:01:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding parties held by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling and opposition parties discussed how to hold the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics, but they were unable to come to an agreement on the pros and cons of making the meeting public, and the decision was made to continue discussions.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee: “Open the Political Ethics Commission to the public” Prime Minister: “It is up to the Diet to decide whether or not to open it”
2024-02-26 13:27:00
During intensive deliberations at the House of Representatives Budget Committee, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan urged the public to convene a political ethics review committee in response to issues surrounding a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's political funding party. In response, Prime Minister Kishida said that while the committee was important as a place to provide explanations to the public, he believed that the Diet should decide whether to make the information public.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi “accepts the feelings of the families of the abductees and makes every effort to realize their return”
2024-02-26 13:14:00
Regarding the family association of North Korean abductees who have indicated that they will not oppose Japan's lifting of sanctions if all the victims are returned to Japan while their parents are still alive, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated that he would like to resolve the issue. The government treated the situation solemnly as an expression of the strong feelings of his family, and expressed his intention to do everything in his power to ensure his return to Japan.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee: “Open the Political Ethics Commission to the public” Prime Minister: “It is up to the Diet to decide whether or not to open it”
2024-02-26 12:31:00
During intensive deliberations at the House of Representatives Budget Committee, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan urged the public to convene a political ethics review committee in response to issues surrounding a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's political funding party. In response, Prime Minister Kishida said that while the committee was important as a place to provide explanations to the public, he believed that the Diet should decide whether to make the information public.
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House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee held on 28th and 29th Official decision to be made at executive committee
2024-02-26 11:58:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding parties by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee is expected to officially decide at its executive meeting on the 26th to hold meetings on the 28th and the following day, the 29th. In light of the opposition party's request for public disclosure, the Liberal Democratic Party has proposed allowing members to observe the hearing, and it is expected that adjustments will be made.
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House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee to be held open to the public by Liberal Democratic Party
2024-02-26 06:30:00
The opposition party is calling for the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee, which is expected to be held this week, to be open to the public, stating that it is a forum for explanations to the public in response to issues surrounding political funding parties organized by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party. There is a proposal within the Liberal Democratic Party to allow members to attend the hearing, and adjustments are expected to be made.
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