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Political News(2022/05/12)


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"Be aware of your position and refrain from speaking" after being criticized by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Hosoda.

2022-05-12 23:08:00
On the night of the 12th, the chairman of the House of Representatives Hosoda talked with the representatives of each party and received criticism from the opposition party for his remarks such as "There is no point in increasing the number of members of the Diet." He expressed his intention to refrain from speaking in the future.

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"Japan Expo" Continues efforts toward the 2025 Osaka / Kansai Expo Government

2022-05-12 22:22:00
The government has decided to continue its efforts toward the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo at the "Japan Expo," an event that disseminates Japanese culture throughout the country in time for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

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Okinawa “Base Burden Reduction” Resolution House of Councilors This week's adoption is expected to be postponed

2022-05-12 20:50:00
Before the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's return to the mainland next week, the House of Councilors was coordinating with the aim of adopting a resolution that included a request from the government to try to reduce the burden on the base, but the ruling and opposition parties over the content. However, this week's adoption is expected to be postponed.

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Japan-EU Regular Summit Talks Ukrainian Situation Coordination Work

2022-05-12 19:24:00
Regular summit talks were held between Prime Minister Kishida and President Michel of the EU-European Union visiting Japan. Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Japan and the EU agreed to cooperate with each other to encourage cooperation among Asian and African countries.

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G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting to be held in Germany Focus on increasing pressure on Russia

2022-05-12 18:38:00
G7 = Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the Seven Major Countries will be held in Germany from the early morning of the 13th of Japan time. As Russian President Vladimir Putin re-justifies the military invasion of Ukraine and intensifies the attack, the focus is on being able to continue to show a united stance by increasing pressure on Russia.

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Submission of original bill to the Diet as a countermeasure against false accusation on SNS

2022-05-12 18:28:00
Regarding measures against false accusation on SNS, the Nippon Ishin no Kai submitted a bill to the Diet that included the establishment of a consultation system, saying that the contents of the government's bill were insufficient to support victims.

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G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting to be held in Germany Focus on increasing pressure on Russia

2022-05-12 18:14:00
G7 = Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the Seven Major Countries will be held in Germany from the early morning of the 13th of Japan time. As Russian President Vladimir Putin re-justifies the military invasion of Ukraine and intensifies the attack, the focus is on being able to continue to show a united stance by increasing pressure on Russia.

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Japan-EU Regular Summit Talks Ukrainian Situation Coordination Work

2022-05-12 17:32:00
Regular summit talks were held between Prime Minister Kishida and President Michel of the EU-European Union visiting Japan. Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Japan and the EU agreed to cooperate with each other to encourage cooperation among Asian and African countries.

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Remarks by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Hosoda "Problems including the qualities of the chair"

2022-05-12 16:49:00
Mr. Hosoda, the chairman of the House of Representatives, criticized the statement by the chairman of the House of Representatives, Mr. Mabuchi, that "even if the number of members of the Diet is increased a little, it is a big problem, including the qualities of the chairman."

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Former Diet member's JR free pass abused House of Representatives Considering measures to prevent recurrence

2022-05-12 15:10:00
A former member of the House of Councilors was arrested by abusing the JR free pass issued to members of the Diet, and the House of Representatives decided to consider specific measures to prevent recurrence.

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Prime Minister's idea of ​​supporting the development of "Children's Family Centers" in municipalities nationwide

2022-05-12 14:00:00
Prime Minister Kishida exchanged opinions with local welfare officers working on child-rearing support in Tokyo, and said that the concerns of child-rearing households are diversifying, and provides comprehensive consultation and support to child-rearing households in municipalities nationwide. He emphasized the idea of ​​developing a "Children's Home Center" and enhancing support.

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House of Representatives Constitutional Research Committee Liberal Democratic Party "Article 9 Amendment" Insisted on "Opposition to Constitutional Amendment"

2022-05-12 13:08:00
At the Constitutional Research Committee of the House of Representatives, the Liberal Democratic Party emphasized the need to revise Article 9 of the Constitution to specify the Self-Defense Forces, saying that it is essential to improve the defense system in response to the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia. On the other hand, the Constitutional Democratic Party insisted, "I am categorically opposed to the revision of Article 9."

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Japan-EU Regular Summit Talks Ukrainian Situation Coordination Work

2022-05-12 12:47:00
Regular summit talks were held between Prime Minister Kishida and President Michel of the EU-European Union visiting Japan. Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Japan and the EU agreed to cooperate with each other to encourage cooperation among Asian and African countries.

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Japan-EU Regular Summit Talks Ukrainian Situation Coordination Work

2022-05-12 12:05:00
Regular summit talks were held between Prime Minister Kishida and President Michel of the EU-European Union visiting Japan. Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Japan and the EU agreed to cooperate with each other to encourage cooperation among Asian and African countries.

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Liberal Democratic Team Proposal for Creating New Disciplinary Action Against Bullying

2022-05-12 06:58:00
Liberal Democratic Party working teams considering measures against bullying at schools have ordered children and students who have been bullied not to enter the school grounds under the authority of the principal so that they can take step-by-step measures. We have put together a draft proposal that includes the creation of disciplinary action.

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Liberal Democratic Party Proposal for the government to realize "new capitalism"

2022-05-12 05:30:00
In order to realize the "new capitalism" that the Kishida administration advocates, the Liberal Democratic Party's executive headquarters has included a request for public and private investment in the three areas of digital, green, and investment in people. However, I have summarized the outline of the proposal.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi visits Germany to discuss the situation in Ukraine at the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

2022-05-12 05:03:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi will visit Germany from the 12th to attend the G7 = Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the Seven Major Countries. The situation in Ukraine will be the main agenda item at the meeting, and Minister Hayashi wants to strengthen G7 cooperation over the response to Russia.

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EU leaders and Prime Minister Kishida today's summit talks on Ukraine response, etc.

2022-05-12 04:59:00
EU-European Union President Michelle and Chairman Fumio Kishida, who are visiting Japan, held a summit meeting with Prime Minister Kishida on the 12th, with Russia's response to the military invasion of Ukraine and China in mind. It is expected that discussions will be held on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

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