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Political News(2022/12/13)


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NISA tax-exempt holding limit expanded to 18 million yen

2022-12-13 22:03:00
Regarding the tax system reform for the next fiscal year, the tax system research chairmen of the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party met to discuss the main items, such as expanding the tax-exempt limit of NISA, which is a preferential tax system for individual investors, to 18 million yen. agreed.

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Use of special income tax for reconstruction to finance increased defense spending

2022-12-13 21:30:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax research committee has begun discussions with a wide range of lawmakers belonging to the party on the tax increase policy to cover the financial resources for the increase in defense spending. While some expressed understanding for the tax increase, many pointed out that the use of the special income tax for reconstruction should be handled with caution.

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Detailed explanation

2022-12-13 20:13:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax system research committee has begun discussions in a form in which members of the party's lawmakers participate widely in tax increase measures to cover the financial resources for increased defense spending. While some people expressed their understanding of the tax increase, many pointed out that the use of the special income tax for reconstruction should be handled with caution. In the second part, the reporter in charge will explain in detail what is being considered by the Tax Commission.

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Use of special income tax for reconstruction to finance increased defense spending

2022-12-13 19:29:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax research committee has begun discussions with a wide range of lawmakers belonging to the party on the tax increase policy to cover the financial resources for the increase in defense spending. While some expressed understanding for the tax increase, many pointed out that the use of the special income tax for reconstruction should be handled with caution.

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Ritsumin will not accept the government's plan to possess ``counterattack capability''

2022-12-13 19:15:00
Regarding the government's proposal that it possesses "counterattack capability" to strike enemy missile launch bases, the Constitutional Democratic Party has a high risk of being misunderstood as a "preemptive strike" and has compiled a draft of the idea that it is unacceptable. rice field.

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Ritsumin Confirmed 10 local councilors who had some connection with the former Unification Church

2022-12-13 19:09:00
Regarding the relationship with the former Unification Church, the Constitutional Democratic Party announced that in a survey of local lawmakers belonging to the party, 10 lawmakers who had some connection with the cult were confirmed so far.

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Use of special income tax for reconstruction to finance increased defense spending

2022-12-13 18:52:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax research committee has begun discussions with a wide range of lawmakers belonging to the party on the tax increase policy to cover the financial resources for the increase in defense spending. While some expressed understanding for the tax increase, many pointed out that the use of the special income tax for reconstruction should be handled with caution.

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``Three Security Documents'' draft approved by both Liberal Democratic Party and New Komei Party to be approved by Cabinet soon Government

2022-12-13 18:49:00
Both the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party gathered their opinions within their respective parties regarding the proposals for the three documents, including the "National Security Strategy" to be revised by the government, and all of them were approved. The government plans to make a cabinet decision in the near future, taking into consideration the debate within the ruling party over the financial resources for defense spending.

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“G7 Hiroshima Summit: Abolition of Nuclear Weapons on the Agenda” Requested by Mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

2022-12-13 18:44:00
The mayors of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the two cities that suffered atomic bombings, met with Prime Minister Kishida and requested that the abolition of nuclear weapons be one of the agenda items at the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May next year to deepen discussions.

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Government and ruling parties to expand corporate tax incentives through investment in start-up companies and joint research

2022-12-13 18:39:00
The government and the ruling party have announced that in the next fiscal year's tax reform, in order to create a flow for the growth of start-up companies, preferential corporate tax treatment will be applied when domestic companies invest in start-up companies or conduct joint research. We have decided to expand our measures.

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CO2 emissions trading to start full-scale operation in 2026 METI proposal

2022-12-13 18:19:00
The timing of the introduction of `` carbon pricing '', in which companies and others bear the cost according to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, which the government is considering to realize a decarbonized society, has become clear. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's proposal, the policy is to start full-scale operation of "emissions trading," in which the reduced amount of emissions is traded on the market in 2026, four years from now.

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Use of special income tax for reconstruction to finance increased defense spending

2022-12-13 18:06:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax research committee has begun discussions with a wide range of lawmakers belonging to the party on the tax increase policy to cover the financial resources for the increase in defense spending. While some expressed understanding for the tax increase, many pointed out that the use of the special income tax for reconstruction should be handled with caution.

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Former Unification Church Victim Relief New Law will be enforced on January 5 next year Consumer Minister Kono

2022-12-13 17:41:00
Minister of State for Consumer Affairs Kono promulgated the new law and the revised Consumer Contract Act, which were enacted on the 10th of last week to help victims of the problem of the former Unification Church, at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 13th. announced that it will be enforced on January 5 next year, except for some, on the 16th of this month.

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"Miss Universe" Japan representative meets with Prime Minister Kishida Aspirations for the world competition

2022-12-13 17:28:00
Japan's Miss Universe representative met with Prime Minister Kishida and spoke of her ambition to convey the importance of world peace by wearing a costume with a thousand paper crane motifs at the world competition to be held next month.

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Economy and Security Minister Takaichi “I can’t help but be dismissed” Over the increase in defense spending

2022-12-13 17:27:00
Minister for Economy and Security Takaichi made it clear that he had conveyed to Prime Minister Kishida that more time should be spent discussing tax increases related to defense spending, and he himself said the wrong thing. He expressed his recognition that there is no point in dismissing a cabinet minister.

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Ritsumin asks the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry to withdraw guidelines for nuclear power plant utilization such as reactor rebuilding

2022-12-13 17:18:00
With regard to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's action guidelines including the rebuilding of next-generation nuclear reactors for the utilization of nuclear power generation, the Constitutional Democratic Party effectively abandons the policy of reducing dependence on nuclear power generation. I asked Minister Nishimura to withdraw as it is unacceptable.

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Prime Minister to decide soon along with "three security documents" financial measures to increase defense spending

2022-12-13 16:36:00
Prime Minister Kishida held talks with Komeito representative Yamaguchi on tax hikes to finance the increase in defense spending, and agreed to make a unified decision soon along with three documents including the government's revised "National Security Strategy." confirmed.

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Use of special income tax for reconstruction to finance increased defense spending

2022-12-13 16:24:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax research committee has begun discussions with a wide range of lawmakers belonging to the party on the tax increase policy to cover the financial resources for the increase in defense spending. While some expressed understanding for the tax increase, many pointed out that the use of the special income tax for reconstruction should be handled with caution.

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Use of special income tax for reconstruction to finance increased defense spending

2022-12-13 16:09:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax research committee has begun discussions with a wide range of lawmakers belonging to the party on the tax increase policy to cover the financial resources for the increase in defense spending. While some expressed understanding for the tax increase, many pointed out that the use of the special income tax for reconstruction should be handled with caution.

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Revised plan to raise the upper limit of insurance premiums for the latter-stage elderly in stages Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2022-12-13 15:51:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will set the upper limit of annual premiums for those aged 75 and over from 660,000 yen to 800,000 yen, and will raise the actual premiums for those with a certain annual income or above. The original proposal was criticized by the ruling party, so it was revised, and a plan to raise it in stages until fiscal 2025, three years later, was presented.

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Declining Birthrate Minister “Promoting Online Administrative Procedures” to Reduce Child-Rearing Burden

2022-12-13 15:47:00
In order to reduce the burden of childbirth and child-rearing, the government plans to move a wide range of administrative procedures online, such as receiving child allowances and applying for childcare services. became.

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African Union G20 membership "Japan considers support" Foreign Minister Hayashi

2022-12-13 15:27:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi revealed that Japan is considering supporting the AU = African Union's desire to join the G20 = 20 major countries.

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Former Unification Church Victim Relief New Law will be enforced on January 5 next year Consumer Minister Kono

2022-12-13 15:07:00
Minister of State for Consumer Affairs Kono said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 13th, regarding the new law and the revised consumer contract law, etc. announced that it will be enforced on January 5 next year, except for some, on the 16th of this month.

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Debate over tax hike measures to cover increased defense spending Liberal Democratic Party Tax Research Commission

2022-12-13 14:40:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax system research committee began discussions on the 13th with the participation of lawmakers belonging to the party on the tax increase policy to cover the financial resources for the increase in defense spending. Amid deep-seated opposition to the tax increase, the focus is on how much specific proposals can be included in the tax reform outline, which the government aims to compile by the end of the week.

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Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito ``It is extremely important to support local governments'' as aging infrastructure increases

2022-12-13 14:38:00
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Saito, intends to work on measures such as financial and technical support for small-scale local governments that cannot keep up with the increase in aging infrastructure that cannot be repaired due to financial difficulties and lack of human resources. showed.

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32.4 billion yen for recovery from disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons Determined amount of special local allocation tax

2022-12-13 14:34:00
The amount of the special local allocation tax to be granted by the national government to local governments for December has been decided, and 32.4 billion yen will be delivered for recovery from disasters that have caused major damage due to earthquakes and typhoons. rice field.

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Financial resources for increased defense spending “Make sure that reconstruction costs are not affected” Finance Minister

2022-12-13 14:29:00
As one of the financial resources that will be insufficient due to the increase in defense spending, Finance Minister Suzuki said that part of the "reconstruction special income tax" to allocate to the reconstruction budget from the Great East Japan Earthquake is being considered. He indicated that he would not affect the reconstruction costs of the city.

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``It is legal to exercise the right to ask questions'' Minister of Education in response to the opinion of the former Unification Church

2022-12-13 14:23:00
At a press conference, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka said at a press conference that the former Unification Church sent a written opinion to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology that the exercise of the "right to ask questions" did not meet the requirements, and that the exercise was legal. showed recognition.

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Nagoya Prison assault issue 'regrettable not being able to take advantage of third party's point' Justice Minister

2022-12-13 14:21:00
In the assault issue by 22 prison guards at Nagoya Prison, which was revealed last week, it was found that a third party had pointed out the problem as of March this year, and Minister of Justice Saito said, ``Appropriately for facility management. It is very regrettable that we could not reflect this," he said, emphasizing his intention to prevent recurrence.

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Press conference by Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Removed acrylic plate for infection control for the first time in two years

2022-12-13 14:09:00
At the press conference of the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications on the 13th, the acrylic board that had been installed for infection control was removed for the first time in two years. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said, "We have secured a sufficient distance from the press seats, and we have determined that the risk of infection is low."

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Economy and Security Minister Takaichi “I can’t help but be dismissed” Over the increase in defense spending

2022-12-13 14:02:00
Minister for Economy and Security Takaichi made it clear that he had conveyed to Prime Minister Kishida that more time should be spent discussing tax increases related to defense spending, and he himself said the wrong thing. He expressed his recognition that there is no point in dismissing a cabinet minister.

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Debate over tax hike measures to cover increased defense spending Liberal Democratic Party Tax Research Commission

2022-12-13 13:21:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax system research committee began discussions on the 13th with the participation of lawmakers belonging to the party on the tax increase policy to cover the financial resources for the increase in defense spending. Amid deep-seated opposition to the tax increase, the focus is on how much specific proposals can be included in the tax reform outline, which the government aims to compile by the end of the week.

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Prime Minister Kishida ``Reinforcement of defense capability should be considered responsible financial resources'' Liberal Democratic Party Board of Directors

2022-12-13 12:48:00
Prime Minister Kishida told a Liberal Democratic Party board meeting on the morning of the 13th, "What we are discussing now is to drastically strengthen our defense capabilities against new threats and continue to protect the livelihoods and lives of the Japanese people. Responsible financial resources. The people who think and live in the present should firmly bear the weight of it as their own responsibility and respond." On that basis, he added, "Ukraine's tenacity shows that the self-motivated awareness of each and every citizen who protects their own livelihoods and protects their country is more important than anything else. I would like the discussion to proceed with this in mind." He once again requested party officials to cooperate in considering the tax increase.

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Economy and Security Minister Takaichi “I can’t help but be dismissed” Defense budget

2022-12-13 12:16:00
At a press conference, Minister of State for Economic and Security Affairs Takaichi revealed that he had exchanged opinions with Prime Minister Kishida on the night of the 12th, saying, "From me, if it is financial resources from the year after next, I will consider the situation of next year's spring labor offensive. I will think about the policy.I wonder if I can give instructions to consider it at that point.' Prime Minister Kishida said, 'We need to sincerely and frankly convey to the people the need to bear the burden even for the future.' That was it,” he said. After that, on the night of the 12th, the draft of the National Security Strategy and other documents was delivered to the minister's office, and he said, "I would like to use tonight and tomorrow to read it thoroughly. I would like you to watch over the discussion at the party's tax research committee." said. On the other hand, on the 12th, when asked about the real intention of saying, ``I spoke with a certain degree of determination,'' he said, ``I myself do not think that I am saying something wrong. I have no choice but to dismiss him."

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Debate over tax increase measures to finance defense spending tax hike begins Liberal Democratic Party Tax Research Commission

2022-12-13 12:00:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax system research committee began discussions on the 13th with the participation of lawmakers belonging to the party on the tax increase policy to cover the financial resources for the increase in defense spending. Amid deep-seated opposition to the tax increase, the focus is on how much specific proposals can be included in the tax reform outline, which the government aims to compile by the end of the week.

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NISA tax exemption limit expanded to 18 million yen LDP tax research committee approves

2022-12-13 11:57:00
Regarding tax reform next year, the Liberal Democratic Party's tax research committee has largely approved the main items, such as expanding the tax-exempt limit of "NISA" for individual investors to 18 million yen.

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Government to issue ``construction bonds'' for part of Self-Defense Forces facility development

2022-12-13 11:42:00
Regarding the increase in defense spending, the government plans to issue "construction bonds" to be used for public works as a financial resource of about 1.6 trillion yen, which is part of the 5 years from next fiscal year when the government will develop the facilities of the Self-Defense Forces. Hardened. "Construction bonds" have not been allowed to be used for defense expenses, and the method of government bond issuance will be changed.

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Guidelines for extension of nuclear power plant operation period 45% in favor, 37% against NHK poll

2022-12-13 08:23:00
According to an NHK public opinion poll, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has changed its conventional policy and presented action guidelines for substantially extending the operating period of nuclear power plants and promoting the development and construction of next-generation nuclear power plants. When asked, 45% "agree" and 37% "disagree".

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Ultra wealthy class with annual gross income of over 3 billion yen Adjusted by tightening taxation from income after 3 years

2022-12-13 05:08:00
The government and the Liberal Democratic Party will strengthen taxation on wealthy people who have a lot of income from assets such as stocks and land in the tax system revision next year. We are making adjustments in the direction of strengthening taxation from income three years later.

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Funding for increased defense spending Collection of special income tax for reconstruction Consideration of extension for around 20 years

2022-12-13 05:01:00
A senior member of the Liberal Democratic Party's tax research committee is considering extending the collection period of the special income tax for reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake by about 20 years. I understand.

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What will happen?

2022-12-13 04:57:00
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and New Komeito have reached an agreement at working-level talks on drafting three documents, including the "National Security Strategy," aimed at strengthening Japan's defense capabilities. Both parties have also confirmed that the acquisition of the US cruise missile "Tomahawk" will be newly included in the document, and the government will soon make a cabinet decision. What are the three documents and how do they change?

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