Political News(2023/02/07)
Ritsumin Nakagawa, chairman of the Constitutional Research Council, refused to hold a Constitutional Commission during budget deliberations.
2023-02-07 22:31:00
Regarding the current debate on the Constitution in the Diet, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Constitution Research Chairman Nakagawa stated that he would not be able to hold a Constitutional Commission while the House of Representatives was deliberating on the budget for the new fiscal year. made clear his intention to be absent from
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Ritsumin and Meiji Restoration Electricity bill “Insufficient government burden reduction measures” Consideration of countermeasures
2023-02-07 21:01:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party and the Japan Restoration Party held a joint study session on soaring energy prices such as electricity rates, and confirmed that they would consider new countermeasures, saying that the government's measures to reduce the burden were insufficient.
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Adjustment by providing a "certificate of eligibility" for those who do not have a "minor health insurance card" Government
2023-02-07 20:25:00
With the aim of abolishing the health insurance card next fall and integrating it with the My Number card, the government will provide necessary medical treatment even after the abolishment of the health insurance card. has entered into coordination with the direction of providing a "Certificate of Eligibility".
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Countermeasures against declining birthrate Meeting of related ministries Hearing from experts mainly on child allowances
2023-02-07 19:59:00
In order to take concrete measures against the declining birthrate, the government held a meeting of related ministries and agencies and conducted hearings with experts on the theme of strengthening economic support, mainly child allowances. Experts expressed their views that, in addition to the substantial expansion of cash benefits, they called for well-balanced support with benefits in kind such as childcare and education.
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Single parent ``generous benefits for low-income households'' at Ritsumin meeting
2023-02-07 19:10:00
At a meeting held by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan on child-rearing support, a woman who is raising a child as a single parent said, "I want my child not to feel lonely because of her parents' income." He appealed for the abolition of the tax system and generous benefits for low-income households.
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Legislator legislation to promote understanding of LGBT, will it be enacted early? Coordination within the Liberal Democratic Party
2023-02-07 19:08:00
In response to the dismissal of the prime minister's secretary for making discriminatory remarks about same-sex marriage, both the ruling and opposition parties are calling for the early enactment of legislative legislation to promote understanding of LGBT people. However, there are voices of opposition within the Liberal Democratic Party, and it is expected that adjustments will be made.
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Representative Tamaki of the people "Children's allowance Eliminate and expand income restrictions" Request to the prime minister
2023-02-07 17:54:00
Tamaki, representative of the Democratic Party for the People, met with Prime Minister Kishida and requested that the income limit on child allowances be abolished, the amount of benefits should be lifted, and the target should be extended to 18 years old in order to enhance child-rearing support.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Local assembly online attendance possible even for general questions at the plenary session”
2023-02-07 17:08:00
Regarding online attendance at local assemblies, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has summarized the view that it is possible not only for committees but also for general questions at the plenary session, and has notified local governments. We want to create an environment that makes it easier for office workers and people raising children to become local councilors.
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If lawmaker Garthy is absent from the plenary session tomorrow, he will be referred to the disciplinary committee.
2023-02-07 16:16:00
Regarding the NHK Party member of the House of Councilors Gersey, who has never attended the Diet after being elected for the first time, the House of Councilors Steering Committee decided that if he was absent from the Board of Directors on the 7th and the plenary session on the 8th, based on the law, We have confirmed that we will proceed with the procedure for referral to the Disciplinary Committee.
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Ritsumin ``Legislation to allow same-sex marriage'' In response to former secretary's same-sex marriage remarks
2023-02-07 15:27:00
In response to the dismissal of a secretary to the Prime Minister for discriminatory remarks regarding same-sex marriage, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) held a meeting and confirmed their policy to advance efforts to develop laws that would allow same-sex marriage. .
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Prime Minister Kishida adheres to the policy of resolving the Northern Territories issue, working to resume exchange projects
2023-02-07 15:04:00
On the 7th of "Northern Territories Day", a national convention was held to demand the return of the country. While negotiations have stalled due to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized his intention to adhere to the government's policy of resolving the territorial issue and concluding a peace treaty, and to work on resuming exchange projects.
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LGBT Understanding Promotion Law “Enacted before the G7 Hiroshima Summit” Komei Yamaguchi Representative
2023-02-07 14:49:00
Yamaguchi, leader of the New Komeito Party, expressed his view that it would be desirable to enact lawmakers' legislation to promote understanding of LGBT people before the "G7 Hiroshima Summit" in May.
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Ritsumin Ishin Securing financial resources for defense spending “Sell state-owned assets before tax increase”
2023-02-07 14:45:00
A working team of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party, which opposes the government's policy of increasing taxes in line with the increase in defense spending, inspects unused housing for national public servants in Tokyo to reduce the burden on the people and secure financial resources. In order to do so, he emphasized that the sale of state-owned assets should be actively pursued.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Hayashi explains to domestic and foreign audiences as the G7 presidency of Japan's "stance toward respecting diversity"
2023-02-07 14:26:00
In response to the dismissal of the Prime Minister's secretary for discriminatory remarks about same-sex marriage, Foreign Minister Hayashi, as the chair of the G7 = seven major countries, will work toward the realization of a society that respects diversity. He indicated that he would explain his stance to the international community.
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Minister of Education Nagaoka exercised the right to question the former Unification Church ``There may be a fourth time''
2023-02-07 14:14:00
Regarding the issue of the former Unification Church, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka said that he would proceed with the analysis of the answers to the "right to ask questions" that he had exercised three times so far, and that he could exercise the "right to ask questions" for the fourth time in the future. showed recognition.
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Legislator legislation to promote understanding of LGBT, will it be enacted early? Coordination within the Liberal Democratic Party
2023-02-07 13:35:00
In response to the dismissal of the prime minister's secretary for making discriminatory remarks about same-sex marriage, both the ruling and opposition parties are calling for the early enactment of legislative legislation to promote understanding of LGBT people. However, there are voices of opposition within the Liberal Democratic Party, and it is expected that adjustments will be made.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Local assembly online attendance possible even for general questions at the plenary session”
2023-02-07 13:33:00
Regarding online attendance at local assemblies, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has summarized the view that it is possible not only for committees but also for general questions at the plenary session, and has notified local governments. We want to create an environment that makes it easier for office workers and people raising children to become local councilors.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Local assembly online attendance possible even for general questions at the plenary session”
2023-02-07 12:14:00
Regarding online attendance at local assemblies, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has decided to notify local governments that it is possible not only for committees but also for general questions at the plenary session. We want to create an environment that makes it easier for office workers and people raising children to become local councilors.
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Prime Minister's secretary dismissed for same-sex marriage remarks Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura "Outrageous reflection"
2023-02-07 12:05:00
At a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura criticized the dismissal of a secretary to the prime minister from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for discriminatory remarks about same-sex marriage.
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Cabinet decision to revise bill to establish "Cabinet Infectious Disease Crisis Management Agency"
2023-02-07 11:19:00
In preparation for the crisis caused by infectious diseases, the government decided at the Cabinet meeting on the 7th to revise the Cabinet Law, etc., to establish the "Cabinet Infectious Disease Crisis Management Agency" as a control tower for centralized measures. We plan to enact a revised bill in the current Diet session and aim to launch it around autumn this year.
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Cabinet decision to establish the "Cabinet Infectious Disease Crisis Management Agency" to be launched around this fall
2023-02-07 10:18:00
In preparation for the crisis caused by infectious diseases, the government decided at the Cabinet meeting on the 7th to revise the Cabinet Law, etc., to establish the "Cabinet Infectious Disease Crisis Management Agency" as a control tower for centralized measures. We plan to enact a revised bill in the current Diet session and aim to launch it around autumn this year.
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Legislator legislation to promote understanding of LGBT, will it be enacted early? Coordination within the Liberal Democratic Party
2023-02-07 05:16:00
In response to the dismissal of the prime minister's secretary for making discriminatory remarks about same-sex marriage, both the ruling and opposition parties are calling for the early enactment of legislative legislation to promote understanding of LGBT people. However, there are voices of opposition within the Liberal Democratic Party, and it is expected that adjustments will be made.
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