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Political News(2022/04/27)


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Jointly submit a bill to amend the National Voting Law, which stipulates procedures for constitutional amendment

2022-04-27 23:04:00
Regarding the National Voting Law, which stipulates the procedure for constitutional amendment, the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komei Party, and the Nippon Ishin no Kai have included relaxation of the requirements for a place of residence to become a witness to voting in accordance with the Public Offices Election Law. However, I submitted the revised bill to the House of Representatives.

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To expel eight Japanese embassy diplomats stationed in Moscow, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia

2022-04-27 23:02:00
On the 27th, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it had decided to expel eight diplomats from the Japanese embassy in Moscow. He said he requested that he leave Russia by the 10th of next month. Details of the diplomats to be expelled have not been disclosed. Regarding the situation in Ukraine, on the 8th of this month, the Japanese government announced measures to expel eight people, including the diplomats of the Russian embassy stationed in Japan, and on the 20th of this month, the diplomats departed from Haneda Airport. In response to this, the Russian side has indicated a policy to take countermeasures.

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Former Prime Minister Abe calls on the Korean delegation to fulfill the Japan-Korea agreement on the comfort women issue

2022-04-27 22:53:00
Former Prime Minister Abe of the Liberal Democratic Party met with a delegation dispatched by South Korean President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol. While Mr. Abe called for the implementation of the Japan-Korea agreement on the comfort women issue, the delegation responded that "the efforts of both sides are important."

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Measures against rising government prices “Sufficient explanation required” Keizai Doyukai Representative Secretary Sakurada

2022-04-27 22:42:00
Regarding the emergency measures based on the price increase decided by the government on the 26th, Mr. Sakurada, the secretary general of the Keizai Doyukai, needs to fully explain what kind of economic effect the series of measures involving huge fiscal expenditure will have. I showed the idea that it was.

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Prime Minister Kishida instructed to formulate "action plan" to promote "PFI"

2022-04-27 21:40:00
Toward the realization of new capitalism, Prime Minister Kishida formulated an "action plan" for relevant ministers at the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, saying that he would like to further promote "PFI" that utilizes private funds for infrastructure maintenance and management. I instructed you to do it.

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Joint submission of a bill to promote decarbonization of the national automobile industry with the citizens

2022-04-27 21:12:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People have jointly submitted a bill to the House of Representatives to promote the decarbonization of the automobile industry amid the chilling relationship over the Diet response.

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To revise national security strategy, etc. Prime Minister "Discussion based on LDP's recommendations"

2022-04-27 20:23:00
In preparation for the revision of the national security strategy, Prime Minister Kishida received the LDP's proposal to possess "counterattack capability" to deal with ballistic missiles and to increase defense costs. He expressed his intention to proceed with the discussion, including the ruling party talks.

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Announcement of priority policies for the House of Councilors election

2022-04-27 17:34:00
In preparation for the summer Upper House election, Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, has announced that he will appeal for strengthening measures against high prices and freeing education costs as the three pillars of the policy.

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Prime Minister Kishida Use nuclear power plants that meet new regulatory standards as much as possible

2022-04-27 17:33:00
As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues, Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed that the nuclear power plant will comply with the new regulatory standards while improving the efficiency of the NRA review system in order to secure a stable supply of energy. Has indicated that he wants to utilize it as much as possible.

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"Efforts to solve Okinawa's problems" Resolution 50 years before returning to the mainland House of Councilors Special Committee

2022-04-27 17:03:00
Fifty years before Okinawa returned to the mainland, a special committee of the House of Councilors made every effort to reduce the burden on Okinawa's bases and constantly pursued what the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement should be. We have adopted a resolution calling for you to do so.

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“Korean government prepares for Takeshima survey” Chief Cabinet Secretary asks South Korean side to cancel

2022-04-27 16:27:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno revealed at a press conference that the South Korean government strongly protested the South Korean side and demanded that it be canceled, saying that it is proceeding with a precise survey plan on the topography of Takeshima in Shimane Prefecture and the surrounding sea area. ..

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Jointly submit a bill to amend the National Voting Law, which stipulates procedures for constitutional amendment

2022-04-27 16:18:00
Regarding the National Voting Law, which stipulates the procedure for constitutional amendment, the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komei Party, and the Nippon Ishin no Kai have included relaxation of the requirements for a place of residence to become a witness to voting in accordance with the Public Offices Election Law. However, I submitted the revised bill to the House of Representatives.

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"The fee to be paid to the country can be paid online" The House of Councilors passed the law

2022-04-27 16:16:00
Currently, a law has been passed at the House of Councilors plenary session that allows the government to pay fees that need to be paid to the government at the window of an administrative agency, such as by using the Internet. The government is preparing to settle the car inspection registration and the penalty for traffic violations.

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Minister of Defense “Building up a budget to strengthen defense capabilities” Received a proposal to increase defense spending

2022-04-27 15:52:00
To revise the national security strategy, an executive of the Liberal Democratic Party's Security Investigation Committee submitted a proposal to the Minister of Defense Kishi requesting an increase in defense spending, and the Minister of Defense Kishi budgeted to strengthen defense capabilities. I showed the idea of ​​accumulating.

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50 years of return to mainland Okinawa "Special exhibition traced by official documents" at the National Archives of Japan

2022-04-27 15:22:00
Before it will be 50 years since Okinawa returned to the mainland next month, a special exhibition is being held at the National Archives of Japan in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, which traces the return negotiations and the history of Okinawa after returning from official documents. ..

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Emergency measures Liberal Democratic Party / Komeito “The supplementary budget is steadily passed in the current Diet session”

2022-04-27 14:37:00
Following the decision on emergency measures in light of rising prices, the secretary-generals of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party will meet and discuss the supplementary budget bill for this year, which will be organized by the government, while observing the deliberation status of important bills. We agreed on the policy of securing the above and steadily establishing it in the current Diet session.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Kim “Strengthening Nuclear Armed Forces” Chief Cabinet Secretary “Close cooperation between Japan, the United States and South Korea”

2022-04-27 13:22:00
In connection with North Korea's General Secretary Kim Jong-un saying, "We will strengthen both quality and quantity of nuclear weapons," Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno refused to develop nuclear weapons and missiles by North Korea. It was unacceptable, and I reiterated the idea of ​​working closely with Japan, the United States, and Japan, the United States, and South Korea.

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Chinese Navy vessels invade territorial waters Since November last year, the Ministry of Defense has analyzed the purpose of navigation

2022-04-27 13:07:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that it had confirmed that one Chinese Navy survey ship had invaded Japan's territorial waters around Kuchinoerabu Island and Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture before dawn on the 27th. This is the fifth Chinese Navy vessel to invade the territory since November last year. The Ministry of Defense continues to be vigilant and surveillance and analyzes the purpose of navigation.

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Russia's participation in the Osaka / Kansai Expo “Unexpected at present” Foreign Minister Hayashi

2022-04-27 12:24:00
Regarding Russia's participation in the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, Foreign Minister Hayashi acknowledged that the military invasion of Ukraine is not currently envisioned as being incompatible with the philosophy of the Expo.

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Reiwa Shinsengumi of the House of Representatives was elected as a member of the Diet

2022-04-27 12:21:00
With the resignation of a member of the House of Representatives of the Reiwa Shinsengumi, Mari Kushibuchi, a former member of the House of Representatives, has been elected from the list of proportional representatives of the Tokyo block in the House of Representatives election last year.

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Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and National Party set up a "Young Carer" study team

2022-04-27 11:37:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the Democratic Party for the People have set up a study team to discuss support measures for children called "young carers" who are busy caring for their families as part of policy discussions between the three parties. I confirmed that I would summarize the direction inside.

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Chinese Navy vessels invade territorial waters Since November last year, the Ministry of Defense has analyzed the purpose of navigation

2022-04-27 07:05:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that it had confirmed that one Chinese Navy survey ship had invaded Japan's territorial waters around Kuchinoerabu Island and Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture before dawn on the 27th. This is the fifth Chinese Navy vessel to invade the territory since November last year, and the Ministry of Defense continues to be vigilant and surveillance and analyzes the purpose of the navigation.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has a new industrial policy to attract large-scale investment in growth fields

2022-04-27 06:30:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has a policy of putting together the pillars of new industrial policy. It was found that by attracting large-scale investment in growth fields such as digitization and biotechnology, we will set an annual investment target of 172 trillion yen in 2030, which is 1.5 times that of 2020.

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The government seeks to improve relations by determining how to respond to the concerns of the new South Korean government.

2022-04-27 05:41:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with a delegation dispatched by South Korean President-elect Yun Seo-gyeol on the 26th, and in order to improve Japan-South Korea relations, it is necessary to resolve issues such as "recruitment" during the Pacific War. I emphasized that. The government will seek to improve relations, carefully assessing whether the new administration will take appropriate action.

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50 years of Okinawa's return to the mainland Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito summarize the draft of the resolution of the parliament

2022-04-27 05:09:00
Before 50 years have passed since Okinawa returned to the mainland, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party have put together a draft resolution of the House of Representatives requesting the government to work to reduce the burden on the base and promote the economy, and the opposition party also understands it. I would like to adopt it at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 28th.

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Prime Minister Kishida Use nuclear power plants that meet new regulatory standards as much as possible

2022-04-27 00:22:00
As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues, Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed that the nuclear power plant will comply with the new regulatory standards while improving the efficiency of the NRA review system in order to secure a stable supply of energy. Has indicated that he wants to utilize it as much as possible.

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