Political News(2022/03/23)
President Zelensky calls for continued sanctions on Russia in parliamentary speech
2022-03-23 23:54:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave an online speech at the Japanese parliament on the 23rd, complaining about the misery of Ukraine and saying, "Japan has put pressure on Russia to restore peace for the first time in Asia." After evaluating the response, he called for the continuation of sanctions against Russia.
TOP
Prime Minister G7 will soon leave for Belgium to announce new sanctions
2022-03-23 20:59:00
Prime Minister Kishida will soon leave for Belgium to attend the G7 summit on the situation in Ukraine on the 24th. Prior to this, Prime Minister Kishida revealed his thoughts at the meeting to announce new sanctions and additional humanitarian assistance.
TOP
Prime Minister Kishida's additional economic measures will be summarized and instructed next week
2022-03-23 20:56:00
In response to rising prices due to the situation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida has announced his intention to direct the compilation of additional economic measures next week.
TOP
To submit a complaint online
2022-03-23 19:25:00
An amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure, which includes the ability to file complaints online, has been deliberated by the Legal Committee of the House of Representatives in preparation for the introduction of IT procedures in civil trials.
TOP
Minister of Justice Furukawa Coordinates to visit Poland with support for refugees from Ukraine
2022-03-23 19:16:00
To support refugees from Ukraine, Minister of Justice Furukawa, who co-chairs a meeting of relevant ministers, is coordinating to visit Poland, which is accepting many refugees, as a special envoy of Prime Minister Kishida. I did.
TOP
Measures against high crude oil prices Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and national practitioners meet for the first time to consider price control
2022-03-23 19:07:00
Regarding measures against soaring crude oil prices, the first meeting of a review team of Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito and Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party was held, and in addition to whether to lift the freeze on the "trigger clause", the specific prices of heavy oil and kerosene We will continue to consider measures to curb it.
TOP
President Zelensky calls for continued sanctions on Russia in parliamentary speech
2022-03-23 18:58:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke online at the Japanese parliament from 6 pm on the 23rd, complaining about the misery of Ukraine and saying, "Japan has put pressure on Russia for the first time in Asia" and evaluated Japan's response. He called for continued sanctions against Russia.
TOP
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications My Number Card Strengthen efforts to promote health insurance card registration
2022-03-23 18:23:00
In order to promote the registration of My Number Card as a health insurance card, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Kaneko expressed his intention to visit hospitals in Tokyo to experience the use of the card and strengthen efforts to popularize it.
TOP
Policy to exclude from the addition of question time to the citizens of the House of Representatives Committee
2022-03-23 18:18:00
In response to the Democratic Party for the People's approval of the budget for the new fiscal year, the Constitutional Democratic Party is targeting the Democratic Party for the People to add a certain amount of time to questions at the House of Representatives committee, which is being conducted as a consideration for the minority of the opposition party. I decided to remove it.
TOP
Prime Minister Emphasizes the idea of priority investment in new fields such as decarbonization Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy
2022-03-23 18:13:00
In light of the rise in energy prices due to the situation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida will focus on investing in fields where new growth can be expected, such as decarbonization, in order to strengthen the constitution of the Japanese economy at the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy. I emphasized.
TOP
Measures against high crude oil prices Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and national practitioners meet for the first time to consider price control
2022-03-23 17:15:00
Regarding measures against soaring crude oil prices, the first meeting of a review team of Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito and Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party was held, and in addition to whether to lift the freeze on the "trigger clause", the specific prices of heavy oil and kerosene We will continue to consider measures to curb it.
TOP
Prime Minister Kishida to instruct the government to consider additional economic measures in response to rising prices
2022-03-23 16:41:00
In response to rising prices due to the situation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida said in a meeting with Komeito representative Yamaguchi that he would soon instruct the government to consider further economic measures.
TOP
Prime Minister Kishida Departs for Belgium at Night Attend G7 Summit tomorrow
2022-03-23 16:12:00
Prime Minister Kishida will leave for Belgium on the night of the 23rd to attend the G7 = 7 major summits on the situation in Ukraine on the 24th. We would like to unite at the G7 and show the strict attitude of the international community towards Russia.
TOP
First study session in "online parliamentary deliberation" House of Representatives Steering Committee
2022-03-23 15:04:00
Regarding online parliamentary deliberation, the House of Representatives Steering Committee held its first study session by the directors of the ruling and opposition parties in response to the report of the Constitutional Research Committee that there were many opinions that it was possible to realize it by interpreting the Constitution. In the future, we will proceed with concrete discussions such as institutional issues.
TOP
Prime Minister Kishida to instruct the government to consider additional economic measures in response to rising prices
2022-03-23 14:11:00
In response to rising prices due to the situation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida said in a meeting with Komeito representative Yamaguchi that he would soon instruct the government to consider further economic measures.
TOP
House of Councilors Settlement Committee On the 28th, the ruling and opposition parties agreed to ask questions with the Prime Minister and all ministers in attendance.
2022-03-23 13:59:00
Last year = Regarding the settlement of accounts for the second year of Reiwa, the House of Councilors settlement committee will hold a committee meeting on the 28th next week with Prime Minister Kishida and all ministers at a board meeting on the 23rd, and the ruling and opposition parties will ask questions. Agreed.
TOP
House of Councilors Constitutional Research Committee Free discussions such as the term of office of members in an emergency
2022-03-23 12:49:00
The Constitutional Research Committee of the House of Councilors was held for the first time in the current Diet, and the Liberal Democratic Party argued that it was necessary to discuss the revision of the Constitution to extend the term of members in order to maintain the function of the Diet even in an emergency. The Liberal Democratic Party argued that the extension of the term could be dealt with without amending the Constitution.
TOP
Prime Minister Kishida announces attendance at G7 summit meeting in Belgium today
2022-03-23 12:03:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno announced at a press conference that Prime Minister Kishida will visit Belgium from the 23rd and attend the G7 = summit of seven major countries.
TOP
Ukrainian President Today's Diet Speech Prime Minister Kishida Departs for G7 Summit
2022-03-23 07:38:00
As Russia's military invasion continues, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will give an online speech at the Japanese parliament on the 23rd. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kishida plans to leave for Belgium on the night of the 23rd to attend the G7 = 7 major summits on the situation in Ukraine on the 24th, uniting at the G7 and facing Russia. I would like to show the strict attitude of the international community.
TOP
Ukrainian President Today's Diet Speech Prime Minister Kishida Departs for G7 Summit
2022-03-23 05:14:00
As Russia's military invasion continues, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will give an online speech at the Japanese parliament on the 23rd. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kishida plans to leave for Belgium on the night of the 23rd to attend the G7 = 7 major summits on the situation in Ukraine on the 24th, uniting at the G7 and facing Russia. I would like to show the strict attitude of the international community.
TOP
The second half of the Diet until mid-June Focus on price measures and economic security strengthening bills
2022-03-23 04:07:00
In the Diet, the budget for the new fiscal year, which has the largest total amount of general account ever, was established on the 22nd. In the latter half of the Diet until mid-June, the ruling and opposition parties are expected to continue the debate over the summer House of Councilors election, focusing on measures against rising prices due to the situation in Ukraine and new bills to strengthen economic security.
TOP
Foreign Minister Hayashi meets with Norwegian Foreign Minister Confirms cooperation over the situation in Ukraine
2022-03-23 00:31:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi met with Norwegian Foreign Minister Wittfeld online on the night of the 22nd over the situation in Ukraine, and agreed that Russia's military invasion was a serious violation of international law, and cooperated in future responses. I confirmed that I would go.
TOP