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Political News(2022/12/22)


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Foreign Minister Hayashi talks with Malaysian Foreign Minister over the phone, agreeing to further strengthen cooperation

2022-12-22 19:33:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Zhamburi of Malaysia, explaining that the National Security Strategy had already been decided, and agreed to further strengthen the cooperative relationship between the two countries.

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Basic policy of the government toward a decarbonized society The direction of the nuclear power policy has changed significantly

2022-12-22 19:28:00
In order to realize a decarbonized society by 2050 and provide a stable supply of energy, the government has included measures such as maximizing the use of nuclear power generation and introducing carbon pricing, in which companies bear the cost according to the amount of carbon dioxide emitted. Here are the basic policies for the future. Of these, regarding nuclear power generation, it includes contents such as allowing long-term operation of nuclear power plants exceeding the practical upper limit of 60 years and working on the development and construction of next-generation nuclear reactors that have not been assumed so far. . After the nuclear accident 11 years ago, the direction of the government's nuclear power policy will change dramatically. A detailed summary of the basic policy.

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Komeito Establishes a Committee to Investigate Sustainability Measures for the Social Security System toward 2040

2022-12-22 19:19:00
Towards 2040, when the so-called baby-boomer generation will reach the age of 65 or older, Komeito has set up a new committee to consider measures to sustain the social security system, and to discuss issues such as financial resources and burdens. started.

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"G7 Hiroshima Summit" Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima selected as venue

2022-12-22 18:56:00
The government has decided to host the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May next year at the Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima in Hiroshima City. This was made clear at the preparatory meeting for the G7 Summit held at the Prime Minister's Office on the 22nd, attended by executives from related ministries and agencies.

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Basic policy of the government toward a decarbonized society The direction of the nuclear power policy has changed significantly

2022-12-22 18:55:00
In order to realize a decarbonized society by 2050 and provide a stable supply of energy, the government has included measures such as maximizing the use of nuclear power generation and introducing carbon pricing, in which companies bear the cost according to the amount of carbon dioxide emitted. Here are the basic policies for the future. Of these, regarding nuclear power generation, it includes contents such as allowing long-term operation of nuclear power plants exceeding the practical upper limit of 60 years and working on the development and construction of next-generation nuclear reactors that have not been assumed so far. . After the nuclear accident 11 years ago, the direction of the government's nuclear power policy will change dramatically. A detailed summary of the basic policy.

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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Act “Breach of duty of consideration Dissolution order requirements also apply”

2022-12-22 18:50:00
Regarding the issue of the former Unification Church, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka said that the violation of the legal obligation to take care of corporations, which is included in the law for the relief of victims, is one of the requirements for requesting a dissolution order based on the Religious Corporations Law. He expressed the view that one could apply.

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Basic policy of the government toward a decarbonized society The direction of the nuclear power policy has changed significantly

2022-12-22 18:12:00
In order to realize a decarbonized society by 2050 and provide a stable supply of energy, the government has included measures such as maximizing the use of nuclear power generation and introducing carbon pricing, in which companies bear the cost according to the amount of carbon dioxide emitted. Here are the basic policies for the future. Of these, regarding nuclear power generation, it includes contents such as allowing long-term operation of nuclear power plants exceeding the practical upper limit of 60 years and working on the development and construction of next-generation nuclear reactors that have not been assumed so far. . After the nuclear accident 11 years ago, the direction of the government's nuclear power policy will change dramatically. A detailed summary of the basic policy.

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Former House of Representatives member Sonoura, former secretary, and three others summarily indicted for violation of the Political Funds Control Law

2022-12-22 17:34:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department said that the income and expenditure report of a political group represented by former House of Representatives member Kentaro Sonoura, who resigned on the 21st, did not include income and expenditure exceeding 40 million yen, including income from several political fund parties. A summary indictment has been filed against him, the former public first secretary, and the former policy secretary for violating the Political Funds Control Law.

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Basic policy of the government toward a decarbonized society The direction of the nuclear power policy has changed significantly

2022-12-22 16:25:00
In order to realize a decarbonized society by 2050 and provide a stable supply of energy, the government has included measures such as maximizing the use of nuclear power generation and introducing carbon pricing, in which companies bear the cost according to the amount of carbon dioxide emitted. Here are the basic policies for the future. It includes contents such as allowing the long-term operation of nuclear power plants to exceed the practical upper limit of 60 years and working on the development and construction of next-generation nuclear reactors that have not been envisaged so far. Also, the direction of the nuclear power policy that the government has indicated will change significantly.

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Hearing the opinion of the Science Council of Japan and considering legal revisions for organizational review Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-12-22 15:38:00
In order to review the structure of the Science Council of Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno emphasized his intention to proceed with consideration of related law revisions while listening to the opinions of the Science Council.

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Interim report of expert panel to shorten approval period for AI diagnostic imaging software, etc.

2022-12-22 15:21:00
The government's panel of experts, which is considering specific measures for regulatory reform, has submitted an interim report to Prime Minister Kishida calling for shortening the time required for pharmaceutical approval, such as for imaging diagnostic software using artificial intelligence. bottom.

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Former House of Representatives member Sonoura, former secretary, and three others summarily indicted for violation of the Political Funds Control Law

2022-12-22 15:13:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department accused Sonoura of failing to include income of more than 40 million yen, including income from several political fund parties, in the income and expenditure report of a political group headed by Kentaro Sonoura, a former member of the House of Representatives who resigned on the 21st. A summary indictment has been filed against him, the former public first secretary, and the former policy secretary for violating the Political Funds Control Law.

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Fiscal 2020 budget proposal policy to set record maximum of 114.38 trillion yen

2022-12-22 13:18:00
As the government enters the final stages of drafting the budget for next fiscal year and fiscal 2023, the government has established a policy of increasing the total amount of the general account to about 114.38 trillion yen, the largest amount ever, against the backdrop of an increase in defense spending. I was. The plan is to issue new government bonds of around 35.62 trillion yen to cover the expanding expenditures, and the severe financial situation continues with more than 30% of the expenditures relying on debt.

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Government releases report on Abe's ``state funeral'' hearings, pros and cons

2022-12-22 13:08:00
A report on hearings by the government from experts on the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe has been released. On the one hand, there are affirmative arguments that there was a certain significance in the state's courtesy treatment of former prime ministers who left achievements. Opinions are divided into two points of contention.

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Prime Minister Kishida “Discussing from the New Year to Realize a Virtuous Cycle of Growth and Distribution”

2022-12-22 12:38:00
At the government's Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, it was reported that the forecast for the economic growth rate for the next fiscal year was revised upward to about 1.5% in real terms. Towards the realization of this, he indicated his intention to discuss medium- to long-term economic management with experts from the beginning of the year.

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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet Tonight on Ukraine Situation Foreign Minister Hayashi “Confirms Close Cooperation”

2022-12-22 12:21:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, the G7 = foreign ministers' meeting of seven major countries will be held online on the night of the 22nd. Foreign Minister Hayashi intends to confirm that Japan will continue to work closely with other countries, given that Japan will chair the G7 next year.

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Prime Minister instructs to strengthen countermeasures such as nationwide emergency disinfection due to rapid spread of bird flu

2022-12-22 12:16:00
A ministerial meeting was held to deal with the rapid spread of avian influenza nationwide, and Prime Minister Kishida instructed the government to work together to strengthen countermeasures, including support for nationwide emergency disinfection and epidemic prevention measures, in order to prevent further spread. bottom.

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Diplomatic document Reveals advance negotiations about 30 years ago for Emperor's visit to China

2022-12-22 07:15:00
About 30 years ago, diplomatic documents revealed the inside story of preliminary negotiations between Japan and China over the visit of Emperor Akihito to China at the time. At that time, the director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' section in charge proposed to the Chinese side that the decision should be postponed, saying that it was not possible to predict whether or not Prime Minister Kaifu, who had an unstable party foundation, would continue in office. It means that

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Mr. Sonoura resigns as a member of the House of Representatives A blow to the Kishida administration Inevitable situation

2022-12-22 04:42:00
Kentaro Sonoura resigned as a member of the House of Representatives on the 21st due to the issue of "politics and money", and the Liberal Democratic Party also left the party. In the recent extraordinary session of the Diet, a cabinet member resigned due to political funding issues, and the Kishida Cabinet's management of the administration is inevitably affected.

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