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Political News(2022/03/31)


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Discussions on the situation in Ukraine with the Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, Akiba National Security Bureau

2022-03-31 22:21:00
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continued, Director General Akiba exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine with the G7 = chairman of the seven major countries, Germany's Complementary Assistant to the Prime Minister, and confirmed the importance of the rule of law. ..

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Agreed to cooperate to increase crude oil production capacity in Kuwait, Japan

2022-03-31 19:47:00
As crude oil prices remained high due to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagita met with the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Kuwait, an oil-producing country, and agreed to cooperate to increase the production capacity of Kuwait.

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Government "Kyiv" to "Kiev" written in Ukrainian

2022-03-31 19:30:00
Regarding the name notation of the Ukrainian capital "Kyiv", the government has pointed out that it is not appropriate based on the Russian language of the military invading side, so in the future, materials prepared by each ministry and agency will be in Ukrainian. Announced that it will be changed to "Kiev" along with it.

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Government "Kyiv" to "Kiev" written in Ukrainian

2022-03-31 19:17:00
Regarding the name notation of the Ukrainian capital "Kyiv", the government has pointed out that it is not appropriate based on the Russian language of the military invading side, so in the future, materials prepared by each ministry and agency will be in Ukrainian. Announced that it will be changed to "Kiev" along with it.

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Considering support for refugees from Ukraine such as living expenses and medical expenses Government

2022-03-31 18:23:00
Regarding the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine, the government is considering providing living expenses and medical expenses to refugees, as well as providing support such as Japanese language education, vocational counseling, and children's education as needed. ..

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"Revised Okinawa Promotion Special Measures Law" passed and passed

2022-03-31 17:41:00
Four laws, including the "Revised Okinawa Promotion Special Measures Law," which extends the Special Measures Law that stipulates the basic policy of Okinawa Prefecture's promotion measures for 10 years, were unanimously passed and passed at the House of Councilors plenary session.

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“Ukraine is becoming more tense and support measures for soaring stuffing materials” Dentist group

2022-03-31 17:10:00
As the stuffing materials used for dental treatment are soaring due to the tightening situation in Ukraine, a group made up of dentists requested Prime Minister Kishida to take support measures such as subsidies.

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Government 18-year-old adult Appearance in adult videos Measures for extortion damage

2022-03-31 16:58:00
Before the adult age is lowered from April 1, the government will educate and enlighten young people to protect new adults 18 and 19 from being forced to appear in adult videos. We have put together a countermeasure package that includes things such as strengthening.

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Prime Minister Ukraine Situation “Needs a New Framework for International Order”

2022-03-31 16:46:00
Regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 31st that he would like to take leadership in realizing the reform of the UN Security Council, saying that a new framework for international order is needed. .. On the other hand, the natural gas development project "Sakhalin 2" in the Far East of Russia, which is funded by a major Japanese trading company, has announced that it will not withdraw because it is extremely important for energy security.

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Emergency measures “Prompt response with reserve funds” Opinions one after another Liberal Democratic faction meeting

2022-03-31 16:04:00
At the Liberal Democratic Party's faction meetings held on the 31st over emergency measures in light of rising prices due to the situation in Ukraine, there were a number of opinions that the reserve fund of the new fiscal year budget should be utilized and prompt response should be taken. rice field.

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18-year-old adult with legislation to cancel the AV appearance contract of the new adult

2022-03-31 15:10:00
Regarding the reduction of the adult age to 18 years old from April 1, the Constitutional Democratic Party has signed a contract with the government to prevent the damage that new adult teens are forced to appear in adult videos. We have put together an urgent proposal calling for legislation that can be revoked from.

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"Revised Okinawa Promotion Special Measures Law" passed and passed

2022-03-31 14:36:00
Four laws, including the "Revised Okinawa Promotion Special Measures Law," which extends the Special Measures Law that stipulates the basic policy of Okinawa Prefecture's promotion measures for 10 years, were unanimously passed and passed at the House of Councilors plenary session.

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Komeito, former State Minister of Finance, convicted and summarized measures to prevent recurrence

2022-03-31 14:32:00
Former State Minister of Finance Toyama, who was a member of the House of Representatives of the Komeito, was convicted of a suspended sentence for violating the Money Lending Business Act. We have summarized the measures to prevent recurrence.

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Car invasion case into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs "I will do my best to guard the government building" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-03-31 14:07:00
Regarding the incident of a car invading the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno expressed his intention to work on preventing recurrence and strengthening the security system, saying that it should not be.

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Northern Territories "Illegal Occupation in Russia" Specified for the first time in about 20 years Diplomatic Bluebook draft

2022-03-31 13:51:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has compiled the draft of this year's diplomatic bluebook. The Northern Territories are "currently illegally occupied by Russia" for the first time in about 20 years, clarifying the strict stance toward Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine.

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House of Representatives Constitutional Research Committee Each party exchanges opinions in response to emergencies

2022-03-31 13:33:00
At the Constitutional Research Committee of the House of Representatives on the 31st, each party exchanged opinions on how to respond to emergencies such as catastrophes, and while there was an opinion that the Constitution should be revised and the provisions prepared in Japan, related laws and regulations have been prepared. There was also an opinion that there was no need for revision.

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Citizen Tamaki representative Candidate coordination with the House of Councilors election is "comprehensive judgment"

2022-03-31 13:26:00
Mr. Tamaki, the representative of the Democratic Party for the People, and Mr. Yoshino, the chairman of the Union, met over the summer Upper House election, and the Union side called for the coordination of candidates with the Constitutional Democratic Party. In response, Mr. Tamaki only stated at a press conference after the meeting that he would make a "comprehensive decision."

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Government "Kyiv" to "Kiev" in Ukrainian notation

2022-03-31 13:18:00
Regarding the name notation of the Ukrainian capital "Kyiv", the government has pointed out that it is not appropriate based on the Russian language of the military invading side, so in the future, materials prepared by each ministry and agency will be in Ukrainian. We have decided to change to "Kiev" in line with it.

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House of Representatives Constitutional Research Committee Each party exchanges opinions in response to emergencies

2022-03-31 13:06:00
At the Constitutional Research Committee of the House of Representatives on the 31st, each party exchanged opinions on how to respond to emergencies such as catastrophes, and while there was an opinion that the Constitution should be revised and the provisions prepared in Japan, related laws and regulations have been prepared. There was also an opinion that there was no need for revision.

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Considering stable procurement measures for important materials that are highly dependent on Russia, such as natural gas

2022-03-31 11:26:00
In response to the tightening situation in Ukraine, the government has decided to take urgent measures to stably procure important materials such as natural gas and rare metals, which are highly dependent on Russia.

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Up to 4 million yen for the introduction of condominium charging equipment to popularize EV From today

2022-03-31 06:08:00
Toward the spread of EV = electric vehicles, the government will start accepting applications from the 31st for support measures such as subsidizing up to 4 million yen for the introduction of high-voltage power receiving equipment that is indispensable for charging in condominiums. ..

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Liberal Democratic House of Councilors Yamagata constituency to adjust for seeing off candidates?

2022-03-31 04:26:00
Over the summer Upper House election, the Liberal Democratic Party has begun to coordinate with the Yamagata constituency, where the incumbent Democratic Party for the People is scheduled to run, to forgo the candidate. There seems to be an aim to consider future cooperation with the Democratic Party for the People who agreed with the budget for the new year.

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Sanctions against Russia To submit a bill to withdraw most favored nation treatment Tariffs such as salmon will be raised

2022-03-31 04:15:00
The government plans to submit an amendment bill to the current Diet to withdraw the trade incentives called "most favored nations" in order to strengthen sanctions on Russia. This will raise tariffs on salmon and salmon roe imported from Russia.

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Considering support for refugees from Ukraine such as living expenses and medical expenses Government

2022-03-31 04:10:00
Regarding the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine, the government is considering providing living expenses and medical expenses to refugees, as well as providing support such as Japanese language education, vocational counseling, and children's education as needed. ..

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