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Political News(2022/09/01)


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Former Prime Minister Suga and former secretary-general Nikai exchanged opinions at the former Unification Church

2022-09-01 23:18:00
Former Prime Minister Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party and former Secretary-General Nikai met on the night of the 1st, and it seems that they exchanged opinions on issues surrounding the former Unification Church and the situation of local elections.

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Communist Party announces a statement calling for the cancellation of the ``state funeral'' of former Prime Minister Abe

2022-09-01 19:32:00
Regarding the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe, the Communist Party has not shown a rational reason for implementation, and special treatment of specific individuals violates the constitution, which stipulates "equality under the law". issued a statement calling for the suspension.

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House of Councilors member Yukiko Kada joins party of Democratic Party for the People as independent

2022-09-01 17:19:00
On the 1st, Yukiko Kada, a member of the House of Councilors, joined the party of the Democratic Party for the People as an independent.

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One year after the launch of the Digital Agency, reform is only halfway through

2022-09-01 16:04:00
The Digital Agency celebrated its one year anniversary on the 1st. It was established to accelerate the digitization of Japanese society, but the reform is only halfway through.

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House of Representatives member Shuhei Kishimoto resigns Wakayama 1st district to go to by-election

2022-09-01 15:58:00
Shuhei Kishimoto, a member of the House of Representatives, resigned one day to run for the Wakayama gubernatorial election in November this year.

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Government Appoints Mr. Kazuhisa Shimada, former administrative vice-minister of the Ministry of Defense, as advisor to the Cabinet Secretariat.

2022-09-01 15:52:00
The government has appointed Kazuhisa Shimada, a former vice-minister of the Ministry of Defense and secretary to the prime minister for about six and a half years in the second Abe administration, to the position of advisor to the Cabinet.

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One year after the launch of the Digital Agency, reform is only halfway through

2022-09-01 14:29:00
The Digital Agency celebrated its one year anniversary on the 1st. It was established to accelerate the digitization of Japanese society, but the reform is only halfway through.

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``State funeral'' closing examination Discussions between the ruling and opposition parties

2022-09-01 14:19:00
At the board meeting of the House of Representatives Steering Committee, the ruling party proposed that the examination of former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" should be held as soon as possible. They argued that they would not be able to hold the event unless the government showed the outline of the event, and they decided to continue discussions.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno “Visit IAEA Expectations for Ensuring Safety of Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant”

2022-09-01 13:35:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference on the morning of the 1st, "We appreciate the continuous and unremitting efforts of the IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency and welcome this visit. I hope that such things will be secured, and I would like to continue to support efforts while working closely with the G7 = seven major countries." "Russia's series of acts, including the occupation of the nuclear power plant, is an unforgivable act of violence and calls for an immediate end to its barbaric acts," he said.

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Supporting Universities and Technical Colleges to Foster “Science and Engineering Human Resources” Starting Next Year

2022-09-01 06:17:00
In order to strengthen higher education, the schedule of reforms compiled by the government has been clarified, and for universities and technical colleges that are working to reorganize their faculties in order to develop human resources in science and engineering who will be responsible for growth fields such as digital and green. , clearly stated that support will begin from the next fiscal year.

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Examination during closing of ``state funeral'' Prime Minister Kishida to attend ruling and opposition parties adjustment with next week in mind

2022-09-01 05:58:00
Regarding former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral", Prime Minister Kishida attended the closing session of the Diet and indicated his intention to explain the significance of the implementation. The ruling and opposition parties have decided to make full-scale adjustments with the holding of next week in mind.

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Relations between the former Unification Church and LDP lawmakers Prime Minister Kishida's apology is not expected to calm down

2022-09-01 05:50:00
Regarding the relationship with the former Unification Church, Prime Minister Kishida apologized for the concerns and suspicions of LDP lawmakers, including cabinet ministers, and emphasized that the party will respond strictly. On the other hand, the opposition party is prepared to continue to pursue the LDP's response as insufficient, and it is unclear whether the situation will calm down.

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