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Political News(2022/04/08)


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Talks with Prime Minister Kishida and Former Prime Minister Mori Exchange of Opinions on Response to Russia

2022-04-08 23:55:00
On the night of the 8th, Prime Minister Kishida met with former Prime Minister Mori, who had a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and exchanged opinions on how to deal with Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine.

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Prime Minister Kishida and Filipino Foreign Minister agree that "Russia's violence is not tolerated"

2022-04-08 23:06:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Filipino Foreign Minister Teodoro Locsin and others visiting Japan on the night of the 8th. There was a consensus on the situation in Ukraine that the international community needs to show its willingness to not tolerate Russia's violence.

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If it is difficult to unfreeze the national "trigger clause", take measures with the same effect

2022-04-08 21:30:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party and the Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party have discussed measures to counter the rise in crude oil prices, and the Democratic Party for the People's Republic of China has called for the so-called "trigger clause" to be unfrozen. I asked for possible measures.

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National Governors' Association Confirmation of cooperation with countries supporting Ukrainian refugees

2022-04-08 21:12:00
The National Governors' Association will hold a meeting on the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine, and the local government and the national government will work together for detailed support such as employment and language education as well as living, saying that the evacuation life may be prolonged. I confirmed that I would go.

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Expulsion of eight Russian diplomats stationed in Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the situation in Ukraine

2022-04-08 21:11:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced measures to expel eight diplomats from the Russian embassy in Japan.

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Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General of the House of Councilors “100,000 yen benefit for child-rearing households who have difficulty living”

2022-04-08 20:25:00
Regarding emergency measures in light of rising prices, the secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party, Hiroshige Seko, said that it is necessary to provide a new cash payment of 100,000 yen, mainly to child-rearing households who have difficulty living.

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Prime Minister Kishida announces additional sanctions on Russia such as coal imports and ban on new investment

2022-04-08 19:52:00
Prime Minister Kishida announced additional sanctions against Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, at a press conference on the night of the 8th. It bans coal imports from Russia and new investment in Russia.

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Prime Minister Kishida announces additional sanctions on Russia such as coal imports and ban on new investment

2022-04-08 18:33:00
Prime Minister Kishida announced additional sanctions against Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, at a press conference on the night of the 8th. It bans the import of coal from Russia and new investment in Russia.

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Expulsion of eight Russian diplomats stationed in Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the situation in Ukraine

2022-04-08 17:55:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced measures to expel eight diplomats from the Russian embassy in Japan.

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Expulsion of eight Russian diplomats stationed in Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs invading Ukraine

2022-04-08 16:49:00
Foreign Press Secretary Ono of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the situation in Ukraine announced an extraordinary press conference to expel eight diplomats from the Russian embassy in Japan.

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Announced emergency economic measures such as 50,000 yen benefit to low-income child-rearing households

2022-04-08 14:43:00
In response to rising prices, the Constitutional Democratic Party announced urgent economic measures including the provision of 50,000 yen to low-income child-rearing households, and Izumi said to vulnerable people. He emphasized the need to enhance the support of the.

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Nuclear accident evacuees' reduction and exemption measures Evacuation order lifted Local government to gradually reduce

2022-04-08 14:30:00
Regarding the reduction and exemption measures for medical expenses for those who evacuated from Fukushima prefecture due to the nuclear accident, the government has gradually reduced the number of local governments whose evacuation orders have been lifted by April 2017 from next year onward. Announced that it will be finished by the end.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry “Aiming to not finally import coal from Russia”

2022-04-08 14:13:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda will replace Russia in the G7's statement on the situation in Ukraine, which includes a policy to reduce energy dependence on Russia, including a ban on coal imports and a gradual reduction. He stated that he would aim to secure a source of coal and not to import it in the end.

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Economic Security Minister Kobayashi "Establishing a system to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people"

2022-04-08 14:00:00
Following the passage of a new bill to strengthen economic security at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 7th, Minister for Economic Security Kobayashi said, "Understanding what will happen, including the military invasion of Russia, the lives of the people. We must establish a system to protect our lives, "he reiterated the idea of ​​seeking an understanding of the significance of the bill.

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Osaka / Kansai Expo "100 countries and regions announce their participation" Expo Minister

2022-04-08 13:55:00
Regarding the 2025 Osaka / Kansai Expo, the Minister in charge of the Wakamiya Expo announced that 100 countries and regions had announced their participation by the 8th, and expressed their intention to continue to encourage each country to participate.

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Revised Museum Act Enacted at the Upper House plenary session Expansion of the scope of the museum registration system, etc.

2022-04-08 13:53:00
The revised Museum Act, which expands the scope of the museum registration system to receive tax incentives, was passed and passed at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 8th.

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Komeito Secretary-general Documentary Transportation Expenses “The remaining issues will be concluded in the current Diet session”

2022-04-08 12:39:00
Regarding the revision of the so-called document transportation expenses that are paid to members of the Diet every month, Komeito's secretary-general Ishii hastened to revise the law to change the payment to a daily payment agreed by the six ruling and opposition parties, and also on remaining issues such as disclosure of usage. , Showed the idea of ​​aiming to reach a conclusion in the current Diet session.

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“Promptly improve the law for“ 10 increase 10 decrease ”in single-seat constituencies” Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Kaneko

2022-04-08 12:26:00
Regarding the "10 increase and 10 decrease" of the single-seat constituencies in the lower house election, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Kaneko emphasized that the legislation will be promptly developed based on the revision of the district division that the government council will put together by June. bottom.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry “Aiming to not finally import coal from Russia”

2022-04-08 11:31:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda will replace Russia in the G7's statement on the situation in Ukraine, which includes a policy to reduce energy dependence on Russia, including a ban on coal imports and a gradual reduction. He stated that he would aim to secure a source of coal and not to import it in the end.

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People who feel lonely tend to have longer problems The government's first national survey

2022-04-08 08:42:00
The results of the government's first national survey were released to understand the reality of loneliness and isolation. More than half of the respondents who said they "often / always" feel lonely said that the period was 5 years or more, suggesting that the problem tends to continue for a long time.

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Government considers additional sanctions on Russia Based on G7 Leaders' Statement

2022-04-08 05:36:00
At the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Belgium on the 7th over the situation in Ukraine, it was confirmed that Russia would take additional measures until it stopped the military invasion. The G7 has also issued a Leaders' Statement, and the government is considering additional sanctions in light of these.

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Liberal Democratic Security-related 3 Documents Discussing Proposals “Developing National Defense Strategy”

2022-04-08 05:07:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has begun discussions on three security-related documents, including the national security strategy, which the government plans to revise by the end of the year, to compile recommendations to the government. At the meeting, there were a number of opinions that the "Defense Program Outline", which guides the development of defense capabilities, should be newly formulated as a "National Defense Strategy" that includes more strategic elements, as in the United States.

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