Political News(2024/03/01)
No-confidence motion against Finance Minister Suzuki rejected, majority of votes cast, budget bill submitted by the public
2024-03-01 23:31:00
A resolution of no confidence in Finance Minister Suzuki submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party regarding the new fiscal year budget bill was voted on at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, but was rejected with a majority of opposition from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, Japan Restoration Party, and Democratic Party of the People. I did.
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Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submits a motion of no confidence in Finance Minister Suzuki
2024-03-01 22:26:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a new resolution of no confidence in Finance Minister Suzuki, arguing that the budget for the new fiscal year, which is being deliberated by the House of Representatives Budget Committee, has not been sufficiently deliberated and cannot be voted on.
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[Details] Political Ethics Commission's 4 Abe supporters "not involved in accounting" after apologies
2024-03-01 22:07:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics was held, and four people who had served as general secretary of the Abe faction attended. In both cases, they apologized for causing the public's distrust of politics and explained that they had not been involved in accounting procedures related to the party.
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Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submits a motion of no confidence in Finance Minister Suzuki
2024-03-01 21:36:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a new resolution of no confidence in Finance Minister Suzuki, arguing that the budget for the new fiscal year, which is being deliberated by the House of Representatives Budget Committee, has not been sufficiently deliberated and cannot be voted on.
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Prime Minister Kishida: ``Decision on political funding issue will be made at the appropriate time''
2024-03-01 21:22:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida indicated that he would decide on disciplinary action at the appropriate time, while also assessing how the relevant members of the Diet should fulfill their accountability.
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Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submits a motion of no confidence in Finance Minister Suzuki
2024-03-01 21:16:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a new resolution of no confidence in Finance Minister Suzuki, arguing that the budget for the new fiscal year, which is being deliberated by the House of Representatives Budget Committee, has not been sufficiently deliberated and cannot be voted on.
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[Details] Political Ethics Commission: 4 members of Abe faction “not involved in accounting” after apologies
2024-03-01 20:57:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics was held, and four people who had served as general secretary of the Abe faction attended. In both cases, they apologized for causing the public's distrust of politics and explained that they had not been involved in accounting procedures related to the party.
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Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submits a motion of no confidence in Finance Minister Suzuki
2024-03-01 20:48:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a new resolution of no confidence in Finance Minister Suzuki, arguing that the budget for the new fiscal year, which is being deliberated by the House of Representatives Budget Committee, has not been sufficiently deliberated and cannot be voted on.
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[Breaking News] Political Ethics Inquiry completes today's schedule
2024-03-01 20:16:00
The House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics has completed its entire day's schedule. On the 1st, there were explanations and questions from Nishimura, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, who all served as secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction, Matsuno, former Chief Cabinet Secretary, Shioya, former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and Takagi, former head of the National Assembly Committee. Ta.
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Constitutional Democratic Party to submit motion of no confidence in Finance Minister Suzuki
2024-03-01 20:10:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has decided to submit a new resolution of no confidence in Finance Minister Suzuki in order to prevent the House of Representatives Budget Committee from voting on the new fiscal year budget bill, which is currently being deliberated.
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The ruling party plans to pass the new fiscal year budget bill by the House of Representatives by the 2nd.
2024-03-01 19:27:00
A resolution to dismiss Onodera, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's House of Representatives Budget Committee, submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan in opposition to the voting schedule for the new year's budget bill, was voted down at a plenary session of the House of Representatives. The ruling party is poised to pass the budget bill through the House of Representatives by the 2nd, when it is certain that it will be enacted by the end of the fiscal year, and the fierce battle between the ruling and opposition parties continues.
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[Breaking News] Mr. Takagi of the Political Ethics Commission ``Apologies for causing distrust in politics''
2024-03-01 19:06:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics was held, and in the morning, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who served as secretary general of the Abe faction, and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno attended. Both men apologized for causing the public's distrust of politics, and explained that they had not been involved in accounting procedures related to the party as general secretary. The House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics resumed, and after the explanation and questioning by Shioya, former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who served as the "chairman" and secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party Abe faction, Takagi, former Diet member who served as the secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party Abe faction. The chairman of the task force has begun his explanation.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs expert meeting to consider use of private funds to support developing countries
2024-03-01 18:32:00
Against the background of the country's severe financial situation, the budget for ODA (Official Development Assistance) is limited, and the first meeting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' expert panel to consider support for developing countries using private funds was held this year. We plan to compile our recommendations by the summer.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee begins intensive deliberations, ruling party poised to vote on new fiscal year budget bill
2024-03-01 18:31:00
The House of Representatives Budget Committee held a committee meeting from 12:30 a.m. on the 2nd during the evening board meeting, and after a closing question and answer session, it was decided to vote on the new fiscal year budget bill.
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Broadcasting Law Amendment Bill submitted by the government ``Internet distribution will become an essential business for NHK''
2024-03-01 18:27:00
Amid rapid changes in the way content is viewed, a bill to amend the Broadcasting Act was submitted to the Diet today, with the main pillars being to make the provision of programs over the Internet an essential part of NHK's business.
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[Breaking news] Political Ethics Commission's Mr. Shioya ``Heartfelt apology for loss of trust in politics''
2024-03-01 18:16:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics was held, and in the morning, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who served as secretary general of the Abe faction, and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno attended. Both men apologized for causing the public's distrust of politics, and explained that they had not been involved in accounting procedures related to the party as general secretary. The House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics has resumed, and Shioya, former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who served as the ``chairman'' and secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction, has begun to make excuses.
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Prime Minister Kishida's visit to South Korea later this month expected to be postponed Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Moriya
2024-03-01 18:13:00
Regarding Prime Minister Kishida's visit to South Korea, which had been under consideration for late this month, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Moriya revealed at a press conference on the 1st that there are no plans at this time, and it is expected that the visit will be shelved.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee begins intensive deliberations, ruling party poised to vote on new fiscal year budget bill
2024-03-01 18:00:00
The opening of the House of Representatives Budget Committee was delayed after the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a resolution to dismiss the Liberal Democratic Party's Budget Committee Chairman Onodera, but intensive deliberations began after 5:30 p.m. with Prime Minister Kishida and others in attendance. started. Following intensive deliberation, the ruling party will hold a closing question and answer session, and is poised to vote on the new fiscal year's budget at committee and plenary sessions.
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[Breaking News] Political Ethics Inquiry resumes; Mr. Shioya's defense begins
2024-03-01 17:16:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics was held, and in the morning, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who served as secretary general of the Abe faction, and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno attended. Both men apologized for causing the public's distrust of politics, and explained that they had not been involved in accounting procedures related to the party as general secretary.
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Plenary session of the House of Representatives Rejection of Liberal Democratic Party's resolution to dismiss the Chairman of the House of Representatives Budget Committee
2024-03-01 17:08:00
A resolution to dismiss Onodera, chairman of the House of Representatives Budget Committee of the Liberal Democratic Party, submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party in opposition to the voting schedule for the new year's budget bill, was voted on at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, and the Liberal Democratic Party, New Komeito Party, Japan Restoration Party, etc. It was rejected by a majority vote. During the deliberation of the resolution to dismiss Budget Committee Chairman Onodera at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, Kazunori Yamai of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, one of the submitters of the resolution, spent nearly three hours explaining the purpose. This was the longest time for a defense of the purpose of a resolution passed in a plenary session of the House of Representatives since records began in 1972. Until now, the longest defense was in 2018, when then-Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan representative Edano gave a 2 hour and 43 minute defense for a motion of no confidence against the Abe Cabinet.
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Cabinet approval of amendment bill requiring businesses to respond quickly to online defamation
2024-03-01 16:43:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 1st, the government decided on a bill to revise the law that would require businesses operating social media sites to take prompt action regarding defamatory posts posted on the internet.
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Plenary session of the House of Representatives Deliberation continues on resolution to dismiss Liberal Democratic Party chairman of the House of Representatives Budget Committee
2024-03-01 15:09:00
A resolution to dismiss Onodera, chairman of the House of Representatives Budget Committee of the Liberal Democratic Party, submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan in opposition to the voting schedule for the new fiscal year budget bill, continues to be debated in the plenary session of the House of Representatives. The ruling party is poised to reject the resolution and pass it through the House of Representatives in order to ensure that the budget bill is enacted within the fiscal year, and the battle between the ruling and opposition parties is intensifying.
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Ritsumeikan Submits resolution to dismiss Budget Committee Chairman Onodera, ruling party rejects
2024-03-01 14:13:00
Regarding the new fiscal year's budget, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan proposed a resolution to dismiss Liberal Democratic Party Budget Committee Chairman Onodera, stating that it was unacceptable that the House of Representatives Budget Committee had decided to vote on the 1st despite insufficient deliberation. Submitted. The ruling party is poised to reject the dismissal resolution and pass the budget bill through the House of Representatives in order to ensure its passage within the fiscal year, and the battle between the ruling and opposition parties is intensifying.
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House of Representatives Steering Committee to hold plenary session of the House of Representatives from 1:10 p.m.
2024-03-01 14:01:00
The House of Representatives Steering Committee decided to hold a board meeting and hold a plenary session of the House of Representatives at 1:10 p.m. to discuss the resolution to dismiss Budget Committee Chairman Onodera submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. After rejecting the dismissal resolution at the plenary session, the ruling party plans to hold intensive deliberations at the House of Representatives Budget Committee, which was scheduled to begin in the morning. Additionally, due to the battle between the ruling and opposition parties over the new fiscal year budget bill, the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics, which was scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m., has been delayed.
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March 11th marks 13 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake; Prime Minister delivers speech, “Use the lessons learned”
2024-03-01 13:54:00
As March 11 marks 13 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida will continue to put all his efforts into reconstruction, apply the lessons learned in response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and move forward with building a nation resilient to disasters. He gave an insightful talk.
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Cabinet approval of amendment bill requiring businesses to respond quickly to online defamation
2024-03-01 13:36:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 1st, the government decided on a bill to revise the law that would require businesses operating social media sites to take prompt action regarding defamatory posts posted on the internet.
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Political Ethics Council's Mr. Nishimura and Mr. Matsuno say they are not involved in the accounting process
2024-03-01 13:05:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics was held, and in the morning, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who served as secretary general of the Abe faction, and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno attended. Both men apologized for causing the public's distrust of politics, and explained that they had not been involved in accounting procedures related to the party as general secretary.
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House of Representatives Steering Committee to hold plenary session of the House of Representatives from 1:10 p.m.
2024-03-01 12:43:00
The House of Representatives Steering Committee decided to hold a board meeting and hold a plenary session of the House of Representatives at 1:10 p.m. to discuss the resolution to dismiss Budget Committee Chairman Onodera submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. After rejecting the dismissal resolution at the plenary session, the ruling party plans to hold intensive deliberations at the House of Representatives Budget Committee, which was scheduled to begin in the morning. Additionally, due to the battle between the ruling and opposition parties over the new fiscal year budget bill, the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics, which was scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m., has been delayed.
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Ritsumeikan Submits resolution to dismiss Liberal Democratic Party Budget Committee Chairman Onodera
2024-03-01 12:27:00
Regarding the new fiscal year's budget, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan proposed a resolution to dismiss Liberal Democratic Party Budget Committee Chairman Onodera, stating that it was unacceptable that the House of Representatives Budget Committee had decided to vote on the 1st despite insufficient deliberation. Submitted. The ruling party is poised to reject the dismissal resolution and pass the budget bill through the House of Representatives in order to ensure its passage within the fiscal year, and the battle between the ruling and opposition parties is intensifying.
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[Breaking News] Mr. Nishimura and Mr. Matsuno of the Political Ethics Commission ``not involved in the accounting process,'' clarifies
2024-03-01 12:14:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics was held, and in the morning, former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who served as secretary general of the Abe faction, and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno attended. Both men apologized for causing the public's distrust of politics, and explained that they had not been involved in accounting procedures related to the party as general secretary.
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House of Representatives Steering Committee Board meeting held from 12:10 p.m.
2024-03-01 11:57:00
The House of Representatives Steering Committee will hold a board meeting from 12:10 p.m. The ruling party is arranging for a plenary session of the House of Representatives to deliberate on a resolution to dismiss Budget Committee Chairman Onodera submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan from 1:10 p.m. After rejecting the dismissal resolution at the plenary session, the House of Representatives Budget Committee is scheduled to begin intensive deliberations in the morning. Additionally, due to the battle between the ruling and opposition parties over the new fiscal year budget bill, the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm is expected to be delayed.
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Government Additional sanctions on 12 Russian government officials and 8 organizations subject to asset freeze
2024-03-01 11:50:00
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to prolong, the government has decided to impose additional sanctions on 12 Russian government officials and eight organizations, including freezing their assets.
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Cabinet decision to ``consider including abolition'' of NTT Act amendment bill, leaving room for discussion
2024-03-01 11:47:00
The government decided at a cabinet meeting on the 1st to submit a bill to revise the NTT Act to the current regular session of the Diet, and the abolition of the law, which had been a focus, was expressed in the supplementary provisions as ``considering including abolition'', and next year. This leaves room for discussion.
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Cabinet approves bill to revise Firearms and Swords Act to strengthen regulations and penalties related to guns Government
2024-03-01 11:18:00
In response to a series of violent crimes involving firearms, the government has decided to apply the ``discharge offense'', which was previously established for handguns under the Firearms and Swords Act, to hunting rifles and other firearms. The Cabinet approved a bill to revise the Firearms and Swords Act, which includes stricter regulations and penalties regarding guns.
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[Breaking News] Political Ethics Inquiry begins defense of former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno
2024-03-01 11:12:00
The House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics was held in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno, who served as the secretary general of the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, began making excuses.
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Two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister instructs relevant ministers to verify government response
2024-03-01 11:08:00
On March 1, two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida instructed relevant ministers to examine the government's response to date. The plan is to identify issues and compile immediate measures to strengthen disaster response by June this year.
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New spending of 116.7 billion yen decided from reserve funds to support Noto Peninsula earthquake disaster areas
2024-03-01 10:30:00
The government has decided to spend an additional 110 billion yen from its reserve funds for this fiscal year and 2023 to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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Ritsumeikan Submits resolution to dismiss Liberal Democratic Party Budget Committee Chairman Onodera
2024-03-01 10:05:00
Regarding the new fiscal year budget bill, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan resolved to dismiss the Liberal Democratic Party's Budget Committee Chairman Onodera, stating that it was unacceptable for the House of Representatives Budget Committee to forcefully decide on the date for a vote on the 1st despite insufficient deliberation. I submitted a proposal.
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[Breaking News] Political Ethics Inquiry begins: Mr. Nishimura ``I offer my sincere apologies''
2024-03-01 09:52:00
The House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics was held in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party.Following an explanation by former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who served as secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction, questions were held by members of each party. It is being said.
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[Breaking News] Political Ethics Inquiry begins with defense and questioning by four Abe supporters
2024-03-01 09:15:00
The House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics has begun. After procedures have been carried out to allow members of Congress to observe the meeting and the media to take photographs and record, there will be a break, and the members of the press and members of the press who will be observing the meeting will enter the room.
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Ritsumeikan Submits a resolution to dismiss Budget Committee Chairman Onodera
2024-03-01 09:00:00
Regarding the new fiscal year budget bill, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has proposed a resolution to dismiss the Liberal Democratic Party's Budget Committee Chairman Onodera, stating that it is unacceptable that the House of Representatives Budget Committee has forced a vote on today's date despite insufficient deliberation. has been submitted.
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Four members of the Abe faction attended the political ethics hearing today: Mr. Nishimura, Mr. Matsuno, Mr. Shioya, and Mr. Takagi.
2024-03-01 05:33:00
Four people with experience as secretary general of Abe's faction will attend the House of Representatives' Committee on Political Ethics on the 1st regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. On the other hand, while the ruling party is poised to pass the new fiscal year budget bill through the House of Representatives on the 1st, the opposition parties are increasingly protesting that the budget is being managed too aggressively, and the battle between the ruling and opposition parties is reaching a climax.
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Approximately 100 billion yen additional spending to support housing reconstruction, etc. Government
2024-03-01 05:10:00
On the 1st, which marks two months since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the government will decide to make an additional spending of approximately 100 billion yen from this year's budget contingency funds to support the rebuilding of homes for disaster victims. At the same time, we have also begun testing a series of disaster response measures.
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