Political News(2021/05/13)
Talks with Prime Minister Suga and President of Turkmenistan “Supporting Central Asia”
2021-05-13 23:03:00
Prime Minister Suga spoke with Turkmenistan's President Beldim Hamedov on the phone and expressed his intention to continue to support the development of Central Asia through the framework of dialogue between Central Asian countries and Japan. We agreed to strengthen cooperation.
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Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido requests the government to declare an emergency only in Sapporo
2021-05-13 22:26:00
In response to the spread of the infection centered on Sapporo City, Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido requested the government to issue a state of emergency for Sapporo City on the night of the 13th.
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Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare of the House of Councilors was late
2021-05-13 21:49:00
The House of Councilors Welfare and Labor Committee deliberated on the revision of the Medical Care Act on the 13th, but the opposition party opposed the delay in the afternoon deliberation by Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, and the deliberation was interrupted. It was a meeting.
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To add government "prevention of spread" Gunma Ishikawa Okayama Hiroshima Kumamoto
2021-05-13 21:01:00
Regarding "priority measures such as spread prevention," the government has decided to add five prefectures, Gunma, Ishikawa, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Kumamoto, and set the period from 16th this month to 13th next month, and informed the ruling party. It was. As a result, the coverage area of "Priority Measures" will be expanded from 8 prefectures to 13 prefectures.
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House of Councilors Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Deputy Minister Mihara is late
2021-05-13 19:28:00
The House of Councilors Welfare and Labor Committee deliberated on the revision of the Medical Care Act on the 13th, but in the afternoon deliberation, the opposition party rebelled because the deputy minister of health, labor and welfare, who was scheduled to attend, was late for the scheduled time. However, the deliberation is suspended.
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Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido calls for measures to declare a state of emergency only in Sapporo
2021-05-13 19:08:00
In response to the spread of the infection centered on Sapporo City, Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido expressed his intention to request the government to take measures limited to Sapporo City under the state of emergency declaration. ..
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Vaccination for the elderly Opposition status needs to be grasped by unified standards
2021-05-13 19:01:00
Regarding vaccination for the elderly, 86% of municipalities nationwide say that it will be completed by the end of July, but the opposition party has different criteria for determining the end of vaccination depending on the municipality, and the actual situation is not reflected. He points out that he is asking for a unified standard.
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Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido calls for measures to declare a state of emergency only in Sapporo
2021-05-13 17:26:00
In response to the spread of the infection centered on Sapporo City, Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido expressed his intention to request the government to take measures limited to Sapporo City under the state of emergency declaration. ..
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Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido calls for measures to declare a state of emergency only in Sapporo
2021-05-13 16:50:00
In response to the spread of the infection centered on Sapporo City, Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido expressed his intention to request the government to take measures limited to Sapporo City under the state of emergency declaration. ..
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Prime Minister Suga talks with top Korean intelligence officials on the 12th
2021-05-13 16:27:00
It was revealed that Prime Minister Suga had a meeting with South Korean intelligence official Park Jie-won, the director of the National Intelligence Service, on the 12th.
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Raise government security priority to strengthen cybersecurity
2021-05-13 16:13:00
The government has summarized the outline of the new "cyber security strategy", strengthening cyber security and reducing risk together with digital reform with the Digital Agency as the command tower, and the involvement of China, Russia and North Korea In order to respond to suspected cyber attacks, we will raise our diplomatic and security priorities.
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To consider legislation that obliges members of the Constitutional Democratic Party to return their annual expenses
2021-05-13 15:57:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party has decided to consider legislation to oblige people to return their jobs if they are found guilty and lose their jobs over the annual expenses for members of the Diet who have been criminally liable for acquisitions.
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Meeting with former Governor of Chiba Prefecture, Prime Minister Suga
2021-05-13 15:45:00
Prime Minister Suga met with former Governor of Chiba Prefecture Morita and reiterated his policy to hold the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer.
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Prime Minister Suga negative thoughts on re-investigation of falsification problems
2021-05-13 15:17:00
Regarding the issue of falsification of the approval document of the Ministry of Finance, Prime Minister Suga said that the re-investigation was related to the fact that the government acknowledged the existence of the file left in the workplace after summarizing the circumstances of a male employee of the Kinki Local Finance Bureau who committed himself. He expressed negative thoughts, saying that the Ministry of Finance was compiling an investigation report.
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South Korea “Recruitment” Trial Submission of Appraisal of Foreclosure Assets
2021-05-13 14:53:00
In a Korean trial over "recruitment" during the Pacific War, it was found that the appraisal of Nippon Steel's assets seized by the plaintiffs was submitted to the court in January, and the assets were sold and "monetized". It is a form in which the necessary procedures are advanced.
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Former Secretary-General Hosoda, Liberal Democratic Party
2021-05-13 14:40:00
Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, former LDP Secretary-General Hosoda emphasized the idea that many people are hoping for the success of the Games and that they should do their utmost to prevent infections in preparation for the Games.
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Prime Minister Suga talks with top Korean intelligence officials on the 12th
2021-05-13 14:33:00
It was revealed that Prime Minister Suga had a meeting with South Korean intelligence official Park Jie-won, the director of the National Intelligence Service, on the 12th.
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National Tamaki Representative Tokyo Olympics Para "Should be postponed again next fall"
2021-05-13 14:09:00
Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Democratic Party for the People's Representative Tamaki said at a press conference that protecting the lives of the people should be given top priority in the face of uncertain prospects for the end of the infection, and that it should be postponed again next fall. Showed recognition.
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Support for hikikomori Liberal Democratic Team Basic Law Enactment Recommendations
2021-05-13 13:21:00
Regarding support for so-called "hikikomori" people, the LDP working team has put together a proposal calling on the government to enact a basic law to take measures.
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Raise government security priority to strengthen cybersecurity
2021-05-13 11:40:00
The government has summarized the outline of the new "cyber security strategy", strengthened cyber security with the Digital Agency as the command tower, and reduced risks, and responded to cyber attacks suspected of involving China, Russia, and North Korea. To do so, we will raise the priority of diplomacy and security.
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Full-scale preparations for the establishment of the Government Digital Agency in September
2021-05-13 05:30:00
Following the enactment of the "Digital Reform Law," the government has decided to make full-scale preparations for the establishment of the Digital Agency in September. On the other hand, we will consider effective measures in consideration of concerns about the handling of personal information.
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Defense White Paper Draft New US-China Relations Items Watching Military Trends
2021-05-13 05:21:00
The draft defense of Japan has been revealed, and the changes in the military power balance between China and the United States, which are rapidly strengthening their military power, will affect the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. It is necessary to pay close attention to the military trends of the United States.
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