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Political News(2022/03/04)


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G7 Emergency Foreign Ministers' Meeting Beginning in Belgium Foreign Minister Hayashi attends online

2022-03-04 22:36:00
An emergency meeting by the foreign ministers of the G7 = seven major countries has just started in Belgium over the increasingly tense situation in Ukraine. Foreign Minister Hayashi is also present online, and it is likely that discussions are underway on future actions, including additional sanctions on Russia.

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Telephone talks with Prime Minister Kishida of the President of Ukraine

2022-03-04 22:28:00
Prime Minister Kishida said in a telephone conversation with Ukraine's President Zelensky that the Russian army had attacked Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant. I blame you in words. " He also announced that he would provide supplies such as bulletproof vests owned by the Self-Defense Forces.

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Finance Minister Suzuki, to the Ukrainian ambassador, unite with the G7 and others and convey their thoughts on actions

2022-03-04 21:26:00
Regarding the military invasion by Russia, Minister of Finance Suzuki met with Ukraine's Ambassador to Japan, Korsunsky, and expressed his intention to continue to be close to the Ukrainian people and to act in unity with the international community such as the G7 = seven major countries. ..

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Liberal Democratic Party leaders meet for crude oil price measures

2022-03-04 21:06:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Mr. Yamaguchi, the representative of the Komeito Party, and Mr. Tamaki, the representative of the Democratic Party for the People, and received a request from Mr. Tamaki for measures such as measures against soaring crude oil prices. At the meeting, it was agreed that the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and the Democratic Party for the People would hold discussions in the future.

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"Prohibition of Russian aircraft flight in Japan"

2022-03-04 21:03:00
At the Liberal Democratic Party's meeting over the situation in Ukraine, there were a number of opinions that the Japanese government should keep pace with the United States and other countries and take sanctions to prohibit Russian airlines from flying in Japan's airspace.

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Telephone talks with Prime Minister Kishida of the President of Ukraine

2022-03-04 20:53:00
Prime Minister Kishida held a telephone conversation with Ukraine's President Zelensky and accused the Russian army of attacking Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant in the strongest language of a country that has experienced a nuclear accident, "a violence that should never be forgiven. I will do it. " He also announced that he would provide supplies such as bulletproof vests owned by the Self-Defense Forces.

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Providing bulletproof vests owned by the Self-Defense Forces to Ukraine Government policy decision

2022-03-04 20:18:00
In response to a request from the Ukrainian government, which has been invaded by Russia, the government has decided to provide bulletproof vests, helmets, winter clothing, emergency food, and other supplies owned by the Self-Defense Forces. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno stated that he would not provide supplies with killing ability within the scope of the "Three Principles for Transferring Defense Equipment," which allows the export of defense equipment under certain conditions.

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Liberal Democratic Party leaders meet for crude oil price measures

2022-03-04 19:31:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Mr. Yamaguchi, the representative of the Komeito Party, and Mr. Tamaki, the representative of the Democratic Party for the People, and received a request from Mr. Tamaki for measures such as measures against soaring crude oil prices. At the meeting, it was agreed that the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and the Democratic Party for the People would hold discussions in the future.

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Providing bulletproof vests owned by the Self-Defense Forces to Ukraine Government policy decision

2022-03-04 19:08:00
In response to a request from the Ukrainian government, which has been invaded by Russia, the government has decided to provide bulletproof vests, helmets, winter clothing, emergency food, and other supplies owned by the Self-Defense Forces. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno stated that he would not provide supplies with killing ability within the scope of the "Three Principles for Transferring Defense Equipment," which allows the export of defense equipment under certain conditions.

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Attack on Ukrainian nuclear power plant "No barbarism allowed" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-03-04 18:54:00
Regarding the attack on Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant by Russian troops, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno explained that Prime Minister Kishida had instructed him to collect and analyze information. He sternly criticized "Russia's barbarism is not allowed" and expressed his intention to pay close attention to the effects of radioactive substances on Japan.

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Liberal Democratic Party leaders meet for crude oil price measures

2022-03-04 18:47:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Mr. Yamaguchi, the representative of the Komeito Party, and Mr. Tamaki, the representative of the Democratic Party for the People, and received a request from Mr. Tamaki for measures such as measures against soaring crude oil prices. At the meeting, it was agreed that the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and the Democratic Party for the People would hold discussions in the future.

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Telephone talks with Prime Minister Kishida of the President of Ukraine

2022-03-04 18:44:00
On the 4th, Prime Minister Kishida held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Zelensky over the situation in Ukraine. In response to a request from the Ukrainian government, he announced that he had decided to provide supplies such as bulletproof vests and helmets owned by the Self-Defense Forces, and that the largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine was attacked by the Russian army. It seems that he asked for an explanation about the situation of.

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"Prohibition of Russian aircraft flight in Japan"

2022-03-04 17:25:00
At the Liberal Democratic Party's meeting over the situation in Ukraine, there were a number of opinions that the Japanese government should keep pace with the United States and other countries and take sanctions to prohibit Russian airlines from flying in Japan's airspace.

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Talks with Democratic Party for the People Tamaki and Komeito Yamaguchi “Trigger” request to unfreeze

2022-03-04 17:14:00
Mr. Tamaki, the Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party, who agreed with the new fiscal year's budget in the House of Representatives, met with Mr. Yamaguchi, the Komeito Party, and asked for the implementation of the so-called "trigger clause" over measures against soaring crude oil prices. Showed an idea to consider. Mr. Tamaki met with Prime Minister Kishida on the 4th and is coordinating to make similar requests.

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"Education DX Promotion Headquarters" First Meeting Examining the sophistication of teacher training

2022-03-04 17:10:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has set up a new promotion headquarters to improve teacher training utilizing digital technology and reform work styles at school sites, and will organize concrete measures by this summer.

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Ukrainian displaced persons “should be actively accepted” Minister of Justice Furukawa

2022-03-04 16:56:00
Regarding the acceptance of people evacuated from Ukraine into Japan, Minister of Justice Furukawa said at the House of Councilors Budget Committee that he should actively accept people for humanitarian reasons. I showed the idea of ​​responding.

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Talks with Democratic Party for the People Tamaki and Komeito Yamaguchi “Trigger” request to unfreeze

2022-03-04 15:59:00
Mr. Tamaki, the Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party, who agreed with the new fiscal year's budget in the House of Representatives, met with Mr. Yamaguchi, the Komeito Party, and asked for the implementation of the so-called "trigger clause" over measures against soaring crude oil prices. Showed an idea to consider. Mr. Tamaki met with Prime Minister Kishida on the 4th and is coordinating to make similar requests.

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Government decides additional measures due to rising crude oil prices Subsidy limit from 5 yen to 25 yen

2022-03-04 14:31:00
Amid concerns about rising crude oil prices, the government has decided on additional measures, including raising the upper limit of subsidies to oil wholesalers from the current 5 yen to 25 yen. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno instructed his relevant ministers to implement it promptly and consider further countermeasures.

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Osaka / Kansai Expo Russia's Participation "Watching the Situation and Making Judgments" Expo Minister

2022-03-04 14:23:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, the Minister in charge of Expo Wakamiya said, "Russia's invasion and invasion of Ukraine is just a one-sided attempt to change the status quo by force, and it is an act that shakes the foundation of international order and is a clear violation of international law. However, in order to protect the foundation of the international order, we will unite with the international community and act resolutely as Japan. "

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"Prohibition of Russian aircraft flight in Japan"

2022-03-04 13:32:00
At the Liberal Democratic Party's meeting over the situation in Ukraine, there were a number of opinions that the Japanese government should keep pace with the United States and other countries and take sanctions to prohibit Russian airlines from flying in Japan's airspace.

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Talks with Democratic Party for the People Tamaki and Komeito Yamaguchi “Trigger” request to unfreeze

2022-03-04 13:14:00
Mr. Tamaki, the Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party, who agreed with the new fiscal year's budget in the House of Representatives, met with Mr. Yamaguchi, the Komeito Party, and asked for the implementation of the so-called "trigger clause" over measures against soaring crude oil prices. Showed an idea to consider. Mr. Tamaki is coordinating to make a similar request by meeting with Prime Minister Kishida on the 4th.

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Government decides additional measures due to rising crude oil prices Subsidy limit from 5 yen to 25 yen

2022-03-04 12:31:00
Amid concerns about rising crude oil prices, the government has decided on additional measures, including raising the upper limit of subsidies to oil wholesalers from the current 5 yen to 25 yen. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno instructed his relevant ministers to implement it promptly and consider further countermeasures.

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Decided to release 7.5 million barrels from government oil reserves Cooperate with IEA member countries

2022-03-04 12:16:00
Amid concerns about the stable supply of crude oil due to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the government will work with the member countries of the IEA (International Energy Agency) to release 7.5 million barrels from the oil reserves that private companies are obliged to do. I decided. The amount released is about 4 days of domestic consumption, which is the second largest after the United States.

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Prime Minister Kishida Ukraine Situation "Calling China for Responsible Action"

2022-03-04 12:00:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida said at the House of Councilors plenary session that it is important for the international community to unite and respond properly in order to protect the foundation of the international order. He showed the idea of ​​calling for responsible actions in cooperation with.

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One year after the death of a Sri Lankan woman due to immigration, Minister of Justice Furukawa "Continuous efforts"

2022-03-04 11:36:00
Six days after the death of a Sri Lankan woman detained in the immigration bureau, one year ago, Minister of Justice Furukawa said, "It must not be a detention facility that holds the lives of detainees." He expressed his condolences and emphasized the idea of ​​making constant efforts not to repeat it again.

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Government decides additional measures due to rising crude oil prices Subsidy limit from 5 yen to 25 yen

2022-03-04 11:25:00
Amid concerns about rising crude oil prices, the government has decided on additional measures, including raising the upper limit of subsidies to oil wholesalers from the current 5 yen to 25 yen. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno instructed his relevant ministers to implement it promptly and consider further countermeasures.

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Website Browsing History Use of Advertising Regulations Law Amendment Proposal Cabinet Decision

2022-03-04 11:20:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 4th, the government decided on a bill to revise the law, which includes restrictions on businesses to display so-called "targeting advertisements," which display advertisements based on the browsing history of websites. When providing browsing history to an external advertising company, it is obligatory to notify the user in advance.

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Government decides "decentralization bill" Extension of temporary housing installation period, etc.

2022-03-04 10:09:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 4th, the government said that it would be possible to extend the installation period of temporary housing in the disaster area, which is up to 2 years and 3 months, every year. Was decided.

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Judiciary amendment decision such as introduction of "judicial review" for "temporary protection" of children

2022-03-04 10:06:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 4th, the government revised the law to include the introduction of a "judicial review" in which the court judges the necessity when the child guidance center separates the abused child from the guardian. I decided on a plan.

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Government decides additional measures due to rising crude oil prices Subsidy limit from 5 yen to 25 yen

2022-03-04 09:11:00
Amid concerns about rising crude oil prices, the government has decided on additional measures, including raising the upper limit of subsidies to oil wholesalers from the current 5 yen to 25 yen. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno instructed his relevant ministers to implement it promptly and consider further countermeasures.

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Coordinated with relief supplies to Ukraine To neighboring Poland with a government aircraft

2022-03-04 07:20:00
To support Ukraine, which is undergoing a military invasion by Russia, the government has begun coordinating to send relief supplies such as emergency food, sanitary supplies and winter clothing. We are considering transporting it to neighboring Poland by a government aircraft operated by the Self-Defense Forces.

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"Quad" Leaders Closely cooperate with military invasion and confirm policy

2022-03-04 05:21:00
A video conference by the leaders of "Quad", the framework of the four countries of Japan, the United States, Australia and India, was held on the night of the 3rd, confirming the policy of working closely with Russia to respond to the military invasion of Ukraine. Did. They also agreed that unilateral changes in the status quo by force should not be allowed in the Indo-Pacific region.

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"Prevention of spread" extension is 18 prefectures and cancellation is 13 prefectures officially decided today

2022-03-04 05:16:00
Of the local governments that have applied priority measures such as spread prevention by the 6th of this month, the government plans to extend it to the 21st of this month in 18 prefectures such as Tokyo and Osaka, and officially consults with experts on the 4th. I have decided to decide. On the other hand, regarding border measures, from the 14th of this month, the upper limit of the number of immigrants per day will be raised from the current 5,000 to 7,000.

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Prime Minister Kishida unanimously unanimously changing the status quo "Quad" summit meeting

2022-03-04 01:39:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida participated in a video conference by the leaders of "Quad", the framework of the four countries of Japan, the United States, Australia and India, on the night of the 3rd. At the meeting, they agreed that the Indo-Pacific region should not be allowed to unilaterally change the status quo by force in light of Russia's military invasion.

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