2024-03-07 22:26:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa met with Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar, who is visiting Japan, and agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide range of fields, including security, and to strengthen cooperation toward the realization of a "free and open Indo-Pacific." It was agreed.
2024-03-07 20:59:00
A meeting was held to consider how penalties should be imposed on drivers who intentionally drive dangerously and cause accidents, and groups of victims and bereaved families called for the law to be amended, saying, ``We want it to be implemented in accordance with common sense among the public.'' I asked for
2024-03-07 20:53:00
At a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party's ``Political Reform Headquarters'', the Liberal Democratic Party is holding discussions on amending its party rules, which would include creating a mechanism for punishing members themselves in the event that an accounting officer is arrested or prosecuted for malicious accounting practices. Prime Minister Kishida emphasized that we must move forward with reforms that correct the sense of privilege among members of parliament and hold politicians accountable as well.
2024-03-07 20:04:00
A working group was held to discuss measures to reduce the burden on the U.S. military base at Futenma, and while the government reiterated its request for understanding regarding the relocation of the base to Henoko, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture stated that eliminating the dangers of the base is an urgent issue. However, he argued that relocation should not be assumed.
2024-03-07 19:27:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, three opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party, have asked former Abe-aligned political affairs research chairman Shimomura, who has expressed his intention to attend the review committee, if it is held. We have made a written request for a response by the 8th.
2024-03-07 19:18:00
Kenji Manabe, a former member of the Liberal Democratic Party's House of Councilors and a former director of the Environment Agency in the Obuchi Cabinet, passed away on the 2nd of this month at a hospital in Tokyo. He was 88 years old.
2024-03-07 19:17:00
A meeting was held to consider how penalties should be imposed on drivers who intentionally drive dangerously and cause accidents, and groups of victims and bereaved families called for the law to be amended, saying, ``We want it to be implemented in accordance with common sense among the public.'' I asked for
2024-03-07 19:07:00
At a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party's ``Political Reform Headquarters,'' Prime Minister Kishida discussed amending the party's rules, including establishing a mechanism to punish members themselves in the event of malicious accounting practices. He emphasized that we must move forward with reforms that correct the sense of privilege among legislators and hold politicians accountable as well.
2024-03-07 18:25:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, three opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party, have asked former Abe-aligned political affairs research chairman Shimomura, who has expressed his intention to attend the review committee, if it is held. We have made a written request for a response by the 8th.
2024-03-07 17:28:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan agreed to hold intensive deliberations at the House of Councilors Budget Committee on the 13th, with Prime Minister Kishida and others requested to attend, regarding the schedule for deliberating the new fiscal year budget bill.
2024-03-07 17:25:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi and exchanged opinions regarding revisions to party regulations in response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, as well as responses to next month's by-elections for the House of Representatives.
2024-03-07 17:20:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, three opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party, have asked former Abe-aligned political affairs research chairman Shimomura, who has expressed his intention to attend the review committee, if it is held. We have made a written request for a response by the 8th.
2024-03-07 17:18:00
A Komeito party meeting was held to discuss whether to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets, which are being jointly developed with the UK and Italy, to third countries, and the opinion was expressed that certain restrictions should be put in place if this is to be allowed. I did. In response to this, both the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party decided to hold a discussion between the political affairs research chairs on the 8th.
2024-03-07 17:15:00
In the Diet, the House of Councilors Budget Committee deliberated on the new fiscal year's budget, and there were debates over issues such as the accounting treatment of political organizations related to ministers and the pros and cons of holding political fundraising parties while ministers are in office.
2024-03-07 16:29:00
A former member of the Communist Party who was expelled from the party for insisting that the chairman of the party should be elected by a vote of all party members has filed a lawsuit against the party, claiming that the ``procedures are illegal'' and demanding compensation from the party. I did. The person who filed the lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court on the 7th was Nobuyuki Shochiku, the former head of the Communist Party's security and foreign affairs department.
2024-03-07 16:25:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the secretaries of the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee of the three opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party, held a meeting, and the Abe faction has expressed its intention to attend if the review meeting is held. We have decided to confirm with former Political Affairs Research Chairman Shimomura whether he intends to attend in person.
2024-03-07 15:31:00
A bill to introduce a ``Japanese version of DBS'', a system to confirm that people who work with children do not have a history of sexual crimes, was approved in principle at a Liberal Democratic Party meeting. Regarding the period for businesses to inquire about criminal records, in the case of a prison sentence or higher, the period will be set at 20 years after the completion of the sentence.
2024-03-07 15:30:00
During the House of Representatives plenary session to vote on the new year's budget bill, Reiwa Shinsengumi co-representatives Kushibuchi and Oishi made irregular statements, and Chairman Yamaguchi of the House of Representatives Steering Committee strictly criticized them. I was careful.
2024-03-07 14:57:00
In response to the problems surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party is hoping to restore trust by amending its party rules and establishing a mechanism to punish not only the accounting officer but also the member himself in the event of malicious accounting practices. is. On the other hand, the opposition parties criticize that efforts to clarify the facts are insufficient and plan to continue pursuing the matter.
2024-03-07 14:26:00
At a meeting of the House Steering Committees of both houses of the House of Representatives, the government presented a proposed personnel appointment for 27 people in 11 organizations, including the personnel officer of the National Personnel Authority, which requires the consent of the Diet.
2024-03-07 13:21:00
Regarding relief efforts for victims of the former Unification Church, on the 7th, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology designated the church as a ``designated religious corporation'' based on the special law in order to ascertain the status of its assets.
2024-03-07 12:52:00
In response to the problems surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party is hoping to restore trust by amending its party rules and establishing a mechanism to punish not only the accounting officer but also the member himself in the event of malicious accounting practices. is. On the other hand, the opposition parties criticize that efforts to clarify the facts are insufficient and plan to continue pursuing the matter.
2024-03-07 12:26:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party are continuing to discuss whether to allow the export of the next-generation fighter aircraft, which is being jointly developed with Britain and Italy, to third countries. He expressed his desire to come to an agreement as soon as possible by acknowledging that the situation is changing.
2024-03-07 12:24:00
The Kumamoto prefecture gubernatorial election to mark the expiration of the term of office was announced on the 7th, and so far, the candidates have been elected, including a former vice governor of Kumamoto prefecture recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, and a former mayor of Kumamoto prefecture who is voluntarily supported by the local organizations of the four opposition parties. Four new candidates ran for office, and the election campaign lasted 17 days.
2024-03-07 12:06:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party are continuing to discuss whether to allow the export of the next-generation fighter aircraft, which is being jointly developed with Britain and Italy, to third countries. He expressed his desire to come to an agreement as soon as possible by acknowledging that the situation is changing.
2024-03-07 08:27:00
In response to the problems surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party is hoping to restore trust by amending its party rules and establishing a mechanism to punish not only the accounting officer but also the member himself in the event of malicious accounting practices. is. On the other hand, the opposition parties criticize that efforts to clarify the facts are insufficient and plan to continue pursuing the matter.
2024-03-07 05:10:00
The Kumamoto prefecture gubernatorial election will be announced on the 7th due to the expiration of the term of office. Four new candidates are scheduled to run, including a former vice governor of Kumamoto Prefecture who is recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party, and a former Kumamoto mayor who is voluntarily supported by the local organizations of the four opposition parties.
2024-03-07 04:49:00
Regarding whether to allow the export of the next-generation fighter jet, which is being jointly developed with the UK and Italy, to third countries, the New Komeito Party is cautious, taking into account Prime Minister Kishida's request in the Diet to understand the need for export. Our policy is to determine our response based on whether we can put a certain damper on the situation and whether we can put a certain brake on the situation.
