Political News(2024/02/27)
House of Representatives Political Ethics Inquiry postponed tomorrow; no agreement reached over whether to open the House of Representatives to the public
2024-02-27 19:34:00
In response to the issue surrounding the LDP's faction's political funding party, the ruling and opposition parties have been coordinating to hold a House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee on the 28th and 29th, but they were unable to reach an agreement on how the matter should be made public. The screening meeting on the 28th has been postponed.
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Prime Minister Kishida “Promoting labor market reform to achieve sustainable wage increases”
2024-02-27 19:15:00
Regarding future economic policy, Prime Minister Kishida stated that the key to linking current stock price trends to a virtuous economic cycle is to achieve sustainable wage increases that can keep up with rising prices. He expressed his intention to further promote labor market reform, including efforts to facilitate smooth migration.
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House of Representatives Political Ethics Inquiry postponed tomorrow; no agreement reached over whether to open the House of Representatives to the public
2024-02-27 18:57:00
In response to the issue surrounding the LDP's faction's political funding party, the ruling and opposition parties have been coordinating to hold a House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee on the 28th and 29th, but they were unable to reach an agreement on how the matter should be made public. The screening meeting on the 28th has been postponed.
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House of Representatives Political Ethics Inquiry postponed tomorrow; no agreement reached over whether to open the House of Representatives to the public
2024-02-27 17:48:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling and opposition parties have been making arrangements to hold a House of Representatives political ethics review committee on the 28th and 29th, but according to people involved, they have not been able to reach an agreement on the pros and cons of making the matter public. , the holding of the examination meeting on the 28th has been postponed.
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House of Representatives Political Ethics Inquiry postponed tomorrow; no agreement reached over whether to open the House of Representatives to the public
2024-02-27 17:09:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding parties held by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling and opposition parties have been making arrangements to hold a House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee on the 28th and 29th, but according to people involved, they have not been able to come to an agreement on the pros and cons of making the matter public. , the holding of the examination meeting on the 28th has been postponed.
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House of Councilors Political Ethics Committee held by the Democratic People's Democratic Party to explain allegations; 32 people from 4 opposition parties requested to attend
2024-02-27 16:53:00
The House of Councilors Political Ethics Review Committee was held in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan) explained that it had filed a petition with 32 people from four opposition parties to convene the review committee. .
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The House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee will be held on the 28th and 29th, and discussions continue on whether it should be made public.
2024-02-27 16:52:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling and opposition parties are coordinating to hold a House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee on the 28th and 29th, but while the opposition party is demanding disclosure, the Liberal Democratic Party is No agreement has been reached on a proposal that would allow only members of Congress to attend the hearing, and it is expected that discussions will continue into the afternoon.
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IAEA Director-General visits Japan in March to confirm status of treated water release at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
2024-02-27 16:10:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa announced that IAEA Director-General Grossi will visit Japan next month. He will be touring the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and confirming the status of discharge of treated water into the sea.
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Cabinet decision on bill to establish security clearance system
2024-02-27 16:02:00
A bill was approved at a cabinet meeting on the 27th to create a "security clearance" system that would limit access to information important to economic security to those whose trustworthiness has been verified by the government. In order to confirm the authenticity of the person, the government will investigate the person's family, criminal history, etc., assuming the person's consent.
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The House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee will be held on the 28th and 29th, and discussions continue on whether it should be made public.
2024-02-27 15:14:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling and opposition parties are coordinating to hold a House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee on the 28th and 29th, but while the opposition is demanding disclosure, the Liberal Democratic Party is No agreement has been reached on a proposal that would allow only members of Congress to attend the hearing, and it is expected that discussions will continue into the afternoon.
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Cabinet decision on bill to establish security clearance system
2024-02-27 14:39:00
A bill was approved at a cabinet meeting on the 27th to create a "security clearance" system that would limit access to information important to economic security to those whose trustworthiness has been verified by the government. In order to confirm the authenticity of the person, the government will investigate the person's family, criminal history, etc., assuming the person's consent.
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The House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee will be held on the 28th and 29th, and discussions continue on whether it should be made public.
2024-02-27 13:18:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling and opposition parties are coordinating to hold a House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee on the 28th and 29th, but while the opposition is demanding disclosure, the Liberal Democratic Party is No agreement has been reached on a proposal that would allow only members of Congress to attend the hearing, and it is expected that discussions will continue into the afternoon.
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Support for reconstruction of disaster-stricken homes: up to 3 million yen to be provided; creation of new subsidy system
2024-02-27 12:57:00
In order to support the reconstruction of houses damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi will provide up to 300 homes in six cities and towns in Ishikawa Prefecture, including households with elderly people whose homes were partially destroyed or more. We announced that we will create a new subsidy system that will provide 10,000 yen.
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The House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee will be held on the 28th and 29th, and discussions continue on whether it should be made public.
2024-02-27 11:54:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling and opposition parties are coordinating to hold a House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee on the 28th and 29th, but while the opposition is demanding disclosure, the Liberal Democratic Party is No agreement has been reached on a proposal that would allow only members of Congress to attend the hearing, and it is expected that discussions will continue into the afternoon.
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Support for reconstruction of disaster-stricken homes: up to 3 million yen to be provided; creation of new subsidy system
2024-02-27 11:46:00
In order to support the reconstruction of houses damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi will provide up to 300 homes in six cities and towns in Ishikawa Prefecture, including households with elderly people whose homes were partially destroyed or more. We announced that we will create a new subsidy system that will provide 10,000 yen.
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Negotiations continue with ruling and opposition parties unable to reach agreement on proposal to vote on new fiscal year budget on 1st of next month
2024-02-27 11:42:00
Regarding the schedule for deliberating the new fiscal year budget bill, the ruling party proposed that it be voted on at the House of Representatives Budget Committee and the plenary session on March 1st, but the opposition parties did not agree, saying that there was insufficient time for deliberation. We have decided to continue discussions.
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Cabinet decision on bill to establish security clearance system
2024-02-27 11:41:00
A bill was approved at a cabinet meeting on the 27th to create a "security clearance" system that would limit access to information important to economic security to those whose trustworthiness has been verified by the government. In order to confirm the authenticity of the person, the government will investigate the person's family, criminal history, etc., assuming the person's consent.
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Cabinet decision to revise the Food, Agriculture and Rural Basic Act to strengthen food security
2024-02-27 10:44:00
In order to strengthen food security against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and climate change, the government will pass amendments to the Basic Act on Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, which is considered the "constitution of agricultural policy," and related bills at a cabinet meeting on the 27th. It was decided.
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The ruling and opposition parties continue to discuss the pros and cons of making the House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee public.
2024-02-27 05:25:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling and opposition parties are coordinating to hold a meeting of the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee tomorrow and the day after, but they have not come to terms on the pros and cons of making the matter public. While the opposition parties are demanding that the hearing be made public, the Liberal Democratic Party has proposed a plan that would allow only members of the Diet to observe the hearing, and final discussions are continuing.
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