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Political News(2022/02/08)


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If discussions are prioritized, such as reviewing the Constitutional Democratic Voting Law, the policy is to hold a constitutional trial.

2022-02-08 22:49:00
Regarding the response to the Constitutional Research Committee of the House of Representatives, the Constitutional Democratic Party confirmed its policy to hold the meeting on the 10th, which the ruling party and others demand, if it is confirmed that discussions such as reviewing the National Voting Law will be prioritized.

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Started open recruitment of female candidates for the upper house election of the Ritsumin summer

2022-02-08 21:08:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party began recruiting female candidates on the 8th in an attempt to actively support female candidates in the upper house elections in the summer.

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Review of document transportation costs Begins working-level talks between the ruling and opposition parties

2022-02-08 19:17:00
Discussions by practitioners of the ruling and opposition parties have begun over the revision of so-called document transportation expenses, which are paid to members of the Diet every month. I confirmed that I would proceed.

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1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures "If you want to extend priority measures, take measures according to the characteristics of Omicron stocks"

2022-02-08 19:03:00
Before the deadline for priority measures such as prevention of spread in 13 prefectures such as Tokyo will reach the deadline on the 13th of this month, the three prefectures of Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa will basically extend the priority measures to the national government. We requested that the specific countermeasures be shown according to the characteristics of the Omicron strain.

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1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures "If you want to extend priority measures, take measures according to the characteristics of Omicron stocks"

2022-02-08 17:59:00
Before the deadline for priority measures such as prevention of spread in 13 prefectures such as Tokyo will reach the deadline on the 13th of this month, the three prefectures of Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa will basically extend the priority measures to the national government. We requested that the specific countermeasures be shown according to the characteristics of the Omicron strain.

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Kumamoto Prefecture Requests the government to extend the deadline for "priority measures to prevent spread"

2022-02-08 17:11:00
Regarding the "priority measures such as spread prevention" applied in Kumamoto prefecture by the 13th of this month, the prefecture said on the 8th that "newly infected people are still high and it is necessary to continue intensive measures". I requested the government to extend the measures.

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House of Representatives plenary session adopted a resolution calling for diplomatic efforts to stabilize the situation in Ukraine

2022-02-08 16:48:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine where military tensions continue, the House of Representatives resolved at the plenary session on the 8th to call on the countries concerned and the Japanese government to make diplomatic efforts for regional stability, saying that "changes in the status quo by force are absolutely unacceptable". Was adopted by a large number of people in favor of.

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House of Representatives plenary session adopted a resolution calling for diplomatic efforts to stabilize the situation in Ukraine

2022-02-08 15:32:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine where military tensions continue, the House of Representatives resolved at the plenary session on the 8th to call on the countries concerned and the Japanese government to make diplomatic efforts for regional stability, saying that "changes in the status quo by force are absolutely unacceptable". Was adopted by a large number of people in favor of.

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Kagawa Prefecture Requests the government to extend the deadline for "priority measures such as prevention of spread"

2022-02-08 14:23:00
Kagawa Prefecture requested the government to extend the deadline on the morning of the 8th, saying that it is not in a situation to lift the measures and loosen the measures regarding priority measures such as prevention of the spread of the deadline on the 13th of this month.

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Fukushima Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Special Measures Law Amendment Decided Government Establishment of New Education and Research Center, etc.

2022-02-08 13:54:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 8th, the government decided to revise the "Fukushima Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Special Measures Law" that includes the establishment of a new education and research base in Fukushima Prefecture as part of the reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake.

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Tokyo International Conference on African Development to be held in August with Tunisia as the host country

2022-02-08 13:34:00
Regarding the TICAD = Tokyo International Conference on African Development, which discusses development and support for Africa, the government has announced that it will be held for two days from August 27th.

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100,000 yen benefit “Change to a system that single parents can receive” Minister Yamagiwa

2022-02-08 13:13:00
Regarding the benefit of 100,000 yen to those under the age of 18, Yamagiwa, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, has put in place a system so that single parents who have divorced or separated by the end of this month can receive the benefit if they take the necessary procedures. I made it clear that I changed it.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi to visit Australia and Hawaii from this weekend

2022-02-08 12:38:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi has announced that he is coordinating to visit Australia and Hawaii from this weekend. He wants to confirm cooperation on the common challenges he faces, such as attending a foreign ministers' meeting with the United States, Australia and India called Quad.

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Additional humanitarian assistance to Myanmar Approximately $ 18.5 million for food supply, etc. Foreign Minister

2022-02-08 12:36:00
Regarding the situation in Myanmar, one year after the military coup, Foreign Minister Hayashi said that the local people's lives are still in a difficult situation and will provide additional humanitarian assistance of about $ 18.5 million, including emergency food supply. Announced.

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Minister of Justice Furukawa To hold a study session to examine the ideal way of specific skills and technical intern training system

2022-02-08 12:30:00
Minister of Justice Furukawa will hold the first study session on the 10th at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting in order to examine the ideal system of "specific skills" and technical intern training introduced to expand the acceptance of foreign human resources. I made it clear.

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Crude oil prices continue to rise Instructed to verify the effects of Prime Minister's measures and consider additional measures

2022-02-08 12:14:00
As crude oil prices continue to rise, Prime Minister Kishida will verify the effects of the measures taken so far, such as subsidies to oil wholesalers, at a cabinet meeting on the 8th, and will consider additional measures. I instructed Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno.

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13 prefectures "prevention of spread" examined in the direction of extension Prime Minister Kishida and others discuss

2022-02-08 12:13:00
The government is considering extending the "priority measures such as prevention of spread" in 13 prefectures such as Tokyo, which is due on the 13th of this month, as it is necessary to continue to take thorough measures. Prime Minister Kishida is expected to discuss specific measures such as the extent of extension with the relevant ministers.

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Cabinet decision on amendment to the government's "Okinawa Promotion Special Measures Law" 10-year extension of deadline, etc.

2022-02-08 11:54:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 8th, the government decided on an amendment to extend the deadline of the "Okinawa Promotion Special Measures Law", which will expire at the end of next month, by 10 years.

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Decarbonization Decided to revise the Act on Promotion of Global Warming, such as a new investment system

2022-02-08 11:40:00
In order to financially support efforts toward decarbonization, the government has proposed a revision of the Global Warming Countermeasures Promotion Law that includes the introduction of renewable energy and the establishment of a new investment system for businesses that lead to energy conservation. Decided.

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13 prefectures "prevention of spread" examined in the direction of extension Prime Minister Kishida and others discuss

2022-02-08 11:06:00
The government is considering extending the "priority measures such as prevention of spread" in 13 prefectures such as Tokyo, which is due on the 13th of this month, as it is necessary to continue to take thorough measures. Prime Minister Kishida is expected to discuss specific measures such as the extent of extension with the relevant ministers.

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Only foreigners can be transported by SDF aircraft. Self-Defense Forces Law Amendment Proposal Cabinet decision

2022-02-08 09:34:00
Based on the lessons learned from Afghanistan, where the situation deteriorated last year, many of the foreign staff working at Japanese embassies could not be evacuated by SDF aircraft, the government decided to evacuate only foreigners in an overseas emergency. However, the Cabinet decided to revise the Self-Defense Forces Law, which clearly states that it can be transported by Self-Defense Forces aircraft.

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Unanimously voted to hold a central hearing on the 15th, which is the premise of the House of Representatives budget decision.

2022-02-08 09:22:00
The House of Representatives Budget Committee, which is deliberating the budget for the new year = Reiwa 4th year, unanimously decided to hold a central hearing, which is the premise of the decision, on the 15th next week, prior to the question on the 8th. Did.

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Diet member "Document transportation expenses" review To start discussions by ruling and opposition party practitioners

2022-02-08 06:22:00
Discussions by practitioners of the ruling and opposition parties will begin on the 8th over the revision of so-called document transportation expenses, which are paid monthly to members of the Diet. The ruling and opposition parties have agreed to reach a conclusion during the current Diet session, and the focus will be on the extent to which they can negotiate the disclosure of usage.

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13 prefectures "prevention of spread" examined in the direction of extension Prime Minister Kishida and others discuss

2022-02-08 05:41:00
The government is considering extending the "priority measures such as prevention of spread" in 13 prefectures such as Tokyo, which is due on the 13th of this month, as it is necessary to continue to take thorough measures. Prime Minister Kishida is expected to discuss specific measures such as the extent of extension with the relevant ministers.

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