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Political News(2023/02/17)


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``Deterrence of China's human rights abuses'' calls for Japan to respond to G7 presidency

2023-02-17 20:57:00
Members of parliament from Japan, Europe, and the United States have compiled a statement calling on the international community to actively work to curb human rights violations in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Hong Kong, etc. I am calling on Japan, where I serve, to take a particularly proactive response.

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Government puts Masako Mori, a special adviser to the prime minister, in charge of promoting understanding of LGBT people

2023-02-17 20:50:00
The government has decided to assign Masako Mori, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, who is in charge of women's empowerment, to be in charge of promoting understanding of LGBT people.

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Defense minister reviewing the use of weapons such as balloons to infringe on airspace, including drones

2023-02-17 20:35:00
Regarding the review of the rules for the use of weapons in response to infringements of foreign airspace, such as balloons, Minister of Defense Hamada indicated that drones would also be subject to the review, and is planning to revise the necessary rules so that the Self-Defense Forces can steadily deal with it. showed.

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Government puts Masako Mori, a special adviser to the prime minister, in charge of promoting understanding of LGBT people

2023-02-17 19:57:00
The government has decided to assign Masako Mori, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, who is in charge of women's empowerment, to be in charge of promoting understanding of LGBT people.

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Disposition to Senator Garthy Four opposition parties in the House of Councilors “Response in step”

2023-02-17 19:54:00
Regarding the disposition of the NHK Party's House of Councilors member Gersey, who continues to be absent from the Diet, the chairmen of the House of Councilors Diet Affairs Committee of the four opposition parties agreed to respond in unison.

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Rep. Garthy's Letter of Inquiry Government Decides Answer

2023-02-17 19:09:00
The government decided on the 17th to respond to the question submitted by NHK Party member of the House of Councilors Gersey, who has been absent from the Diet and is being considered for disposition. As Congressman Garthy, it seems that she is aiming to appeal that she can act as a member of parliament even if she is staying abroad.

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Revision of constitutional requirements for forced sexual intercourse

2023-02-17 18:56:00
Minister of Justice Saito submitted a proposal for revision of the Penal Code in accordance with the actual situation of sexual crimes. As a component of the crime of forcible sexual intercourse, concretely indicated the cases where it is difficult for the victim to express "will not agree", and dealt with the behavior of taming children for sexual purposes and psychologically controlling them. A new sin was included.

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“Prime Minister's Answer: I have not indicated the standard for doubling the child budget” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-02-17 18:52:00
Regarding the future doubling of the children's budget, Prime Minister Kishida's answer to the Diet, which can be said to be based on the framework of "family-related social expenditures" that allows international comparison, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno stated at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives that the standard for doubling. I explained again that I didn't show it.

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Prime Minister Kishida meets with support groups such as LGBT "Efforts to realize respect for diversity"

2023-02-17 18:51:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with representatives of three organizations that support LGBT and other sexual minorities. He apologized for discriminatory remarks by the secretary to the prime minister, who was dismissed earlier, and conveyed his intention to make efforts to realize a society where diversity is respected.

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Psychiatric hospital nurse arrested “Administrative guidance if abuse is suspected” Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-02-17 18:47:00
Regarding the arrest of a nurse at a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, on suspicion of assaulting an inpatient, Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Kato said, "It is truly regrettable." He indicated that he would once again notify prefectures and others to provide guidance.

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Bill submitted to the House of Councillors that can issue ``educational government bonds'' with limited usage

2023-02-17 18:25:00
In order to secure the necessary financial resources to enhance child-rearing support, the Democratic Party for the People submitted a bill to the House of Councillors to allow the issuance of new "educational bonds" limited to education and science and technology.

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“Prime Minister's Answer: I have not indicated the standard for doubling the child budget” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-02-17 17:44:00
Regarding the future doubling of the children's budget, Prime Minister Kishida's answer to the Diet, which can be said to be based on the framework of "family-related social expenditures" that allows international comparison, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno stated at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives that the standard for doubling. I explained again that I didn't show it.

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Prime Minister Kishida meets with support groups such as LGBT "Efforts to realize respect for diversity"

2023-02-17 17:36:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with representatives of three organizations that support LGBT and other sexual minorities. He apologized for discriminatory remarks by the secretary to the prime minister, who was dismissed earlier, and conveyed his intention to make efforts to realize a society where diversity is respected.

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Disposition to Senator Garthy Four opposition parties in the House of Councilors “Response in step”

2023-02-17 17:15:00
Regarding the disposition of the NHK Party's House of Councilors member Gersey, who continues to be absent from the Diet, the chairmen of the House of Councilors Diet Affairs Committee of the four opposition parties agreed to respond in unison.

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Ammunition depot capable of storing stand-off missiles to be newly established in Aomori Oita

2023-02-17 16:44:00
In the new fiscal year, Defense Minister Hamada will start construction of a total of four large ammunition depots that can store "stand-off missiles" to exercise "counterattack capabilities" at SDF facilities in Aomori and Oita prefectures. made it clear that

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Citizens to appeal in unified local elections for increased wages and virtually zero child-rearing burden

2023-02-17 15:46:00
Regarding the unified local elections in April, Acting Representative Otsuka of the Democratic Party for the People showed his intention to appeal for the realization of a regional economy where salaries will rise and the policy to reduce the economic burden of raising children to virtually zero.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary ``judgment based on comprehensive consideration'' for use of weapons such as balloons to infringe on airspace

2023-02-17 15:18:00
Regarding the review of the rules for the use of weapons in response to foreign air balloon infringements, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno indicated his intention to comprehensively consider specific cases where the use of weapons is actually possible. rice field.

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Extension of nuclear power plant operation period Minister of the Environment ``Careful explanation'' to the Nuclear Regulation Authority

2023-02-17 14:56:00
On the morning of the 17th, Minister of the Environment Nishimura told the Nuclear Regulation Authority that he had been instructed by Prime Minister Kishida to try to dispel public anxiety over the government's policy of substantially extending the operating period of nuclear power plants. I conveyed the thoughts of Prime Minister Kishida.

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“Prime Minister's Answer: I have not indicated the standard for doubling the child budget” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-02-17 14:29:00
Regarding the future doubling of the children's budget, Prime Minister Kishida's answer to the Diet, which can be said to be based on the framework of "family-related social expenditures" that allows international comparison, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno stated at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives that the standard for doubling. I explained again that I didn't show it.

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Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Akimoto “No Illegal” Report on Suspicion of Violation of the Secretary Salary Law

2023-02-17 14:25:00
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Akimoto was reported to have violated the law by making his own policy secretary pay the salary of another private secretary, and there was no illegality at the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 17th. showed recognition.

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Parliamentary Vice-Minister Suzuki Donated by a national construction contractor Apologize again Denial of resignation

2023-02-17 14:05:00
Cabinet Office Parliamentary Vice-Minister Hidetaka Suzuki told the House of Representatives Budget Committee that the Liberal Democratic Party branch, which he represents, had received donations from construction companies that received orders for national public works during the period of the House of Representatives election. While he repeatedly apologized for the lack of confirmation of the office, he denied the parliamentary vice minister's resignation.

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Manager Moriyasu seeks support from the national government for the soccer world before the opening of the 30th anniversary of the J-League

2023-02-17 13:41:00
Prior to the opening of the J-League soccer season, which will mark the 30th anniversary of the season, Japan national team coach Hajime Moriyasu attended a meeting of the bipartisan parliamentary federation and asked for the government's support for the further development of Japanese soccer. I asked.

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22nd of this month "Takeshima Day" to dispatch Cabinet Office parliamentary vice-president to ceremony in Shimane Prefecture Government

2023-02-17 13:10:00
The government will also dispatch a parliamentary secretary from the Cabinet Office to a ceremony held by Shimane Prefecture and others on "Takeshima Day" on the 22nd of this month.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary ``judgment based on comprehensive consideration'' for use of weapons such as balloons to infringe on airspace

2023-02-17 12:39:00
Regarding the review of the rules for the use of weapons in response to foreign air balloon infringements, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno indicated his intention to comprehensively consider specific cases where the use of weapons is actually possible. rice field.

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“Prime Minister's Answer: I have not indicated the standard for doubling the child budget” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-02-17 12:37:00
Regarding the future doubling of the children's budget, Prime Minister Kishida's answer to the Diet, which can be said to be based on the framework of "family-related social expenditures" that allows international comparison, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno stated at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives that the standard for doubling. I explained again that I didn't show it.

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Appointment of Prime Minister Masako Mori, Advisor to the Prime Minister, as "LGBT Understanding Promotion Officer"

2023-02-17 12:22:00
As the administration's stance on diversity became a point of contention, Prime Minister Kishida decided to appoint Masako Mori, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, to be in charge of promoting understanding of LGBT people.

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Government My Number Card "Certificate of Eligibility" is issued free of charge with an expiration date of 1 year

2023-02-17 11:58:00
The government plans to abolish the health insurance card next autumn and integrate it with the My Number card. Regarding this, the government has announced a policy to set the expiration date within one year from issuance and not to ask for an issuance fee.

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Psychiatric hospital nurse arrested “Administrative guidance if abuse is suspected” Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-02-17 11:57:00
Regarding the arrest of a nurse at a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, on suspicion of assaulting an inpatient, Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Kato said, "It is truly regrettable." He indicated that he would once again notify prefectures and others to provide guidance.

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New Governor of the Bank of Japan Mr. Ueda Proposal Finance Minister “Expects consent in both houses of the Diet”

2023-02-17 11:10:00
Regarding the government's proposal to the Diet to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda as the new Governor of the Bank of Japan, Finance Minister Suzuki agreed in the Diet, saying that he is a person with deep insight in both theory and practice. I expected to get a

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Foreigners with a master's degree and an annual income of 20 million or more to acquire human resources with a new preferential treatment system

2023-02-17 10:52:00
Aiming to recruit foreigners with advanced and specialized knowledge and skills, new systems such as foreigners with a master's degree and an annual income of 20 million yen or more can obtain permanent residency in Japan after one year of stay. is now possible.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi to leave for Munich G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting to support Ukraine

2023-02-17 04:52:00
One year before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Hayashi decided to hold a G7 (7 major countries) foreign ministers' meeting at the same time as the international conference to be held in Germany to confirm the continuation of support for Ukraine. I am leaving on the day.

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