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Political News(2023/02/24)


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G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting: Debt Problems of Emerging Countries Discussed on First Day

2023-02-24 22:53:00
The G20 = meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of 20 major countries held in Bengaluru, India, ended the first day's discussion by exchanging opinions on how to deal with the debt problems of emerging countries.

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Ritsumin Izumi, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara's remarks on children's budget ``I have no insight''

2023-02-24 21:36:00
Izumi, the leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, criticized Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara's remarks on television that "if the birth rate rises, the child budget will be doubled."

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Prime Minister Kishida holds a press conference one year after the invasion “Shows new sanctions ideas at the G7 summit”

2023-02-24 20:42:00
In line with the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference, and at the summit meeting of the G7 = seven major countries, he presented the idea of ​​new sanctions against Russia, clarified the idea of ​​calling for the suspension of military support for On the other hand, he said that although he is considering his own visit to Ukraine while taking into account security and confidentiality, it has not been decided at this time.

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Prime Minister Kishida holds a press conference one year after the invasion “Shows new sanctions ideas at the G7 summit”

2023-02-24 20:03:00
In line with the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference, and at the summit meeting of the G7 = seven major countries, he presented the idea of ​​new sanctions against Russia, clarified the idea of ​​calling for the suspension of military support for On the other hand, he said that although he is considering his own visit to Ukraine while taking into account security and confidentiality, it has not been decided at this time.

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Secretary-General of the People Discomfort with Secretary-General Ritsumin's ``one representative political party for working people''

2023-02-24 19:09:00
Regarding the statement by Secretary-General Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party that ``one political party is enough to represent working people,'' Shinba, Secretary-General of the Democratic Party for the People, who also receives support from the coalition, said, ``Don't take our party as necessary. , I'm very sorry," he expressed his displeasure.

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Prime Minister Kishida holds a press conference one year after the invasion “Shows new sanctions ideas at the G7 summit”

2023-02-24 18:56:00
In line with the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference, and at the summit meeting of the G7 = seven major countries, he presented the idea of ​​new sanctions against Russia, clarified the idea of ​​calling for the suspension of military support for

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N Party Leader Tachibana Rep. Garthy Apology at the Assembly Hall “Possibility is 50/50”

2023-02-24 18:20:00
Regarding the NHK Party's House of Councilors member Gersey, who was punished for "apologizing at the assembly hall" for his continued absence from the Diet, Tachibana indicated that there is a 50-50 chance that he will return to Japan and make an apology. rice field.

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National representative Tamaki expresses opposition to the new fiscal year budget proposal “Insufficient to realize wage increase”

2023-02-24 17:54:00
Representative Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People announced a policy to oppose the budget proposal for the new fiscal year and the 5th year of Reiwa, saying that the content for realizing wage increases is insufficient. Last year, the Democratic Party for the People took the unusual step of supporting the budget proposal for FY2022 as an opposition party.

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[Details] Hearing opinions from Mr. Kazuo Ueda, a candidate for the governor of the Bank of Japan

2023-02-24 16:01:00
Kazuo Ueda, an economist and former deliberative member of the Bank of Japan, who was proposed by the government as a candidate to succeed Governor Kuroda of the Bank of Japan, was heard and questioned at the Steering Committee of the House of Representatives. Ueda indicated that the current large-scale monetary easing will continue, and that there is no need to change the joint statement by the government and the Bank of Japan, which includes a 2% price stability target, for the time being.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda and others are interviewed

2023-02-24 14:57:00
On the 14th of last week, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. He also proposes to appoint Shinichi Uchida, a member of the Board of Governors of the Bank of Japan, and Ryozo Himino, former Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency, as the two deputy governors. On the 24th, the House of Representatives Steering Committee is listening to the opinions of three candidates for the president and vice president and asking questions. In his speech, Ueda indicated that the current large-scale monetary easing would continue, and that there was no need to change the joint statement by the government and the Bank of Japan, which included a price stability target of 2%, for the time being. We will inform you of the beliefs and questions of the three people in a flash report on this timeline.

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Cabinet decision to revise DV prevention law Court issues protection order for psychological violence

2023-02-24 14:48:00
In order to strengthen measures against DV (domestic violence), the government should issue a "protection order" that prohibits the court from approaching the victim, not only for physical violence but also for mental violence through words and attitudes. The cabinet meeting on the 24th decided to revise the DV Prevention Act to make it.

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“Bill for Supporting Freelance Workers” Cabinet Decision

2023-02-24 14:28:00
In order to create an environment where people who work as "freelancers" can work stably, the government decided on a bill on the 24th to oblige business operators who outsource work to indicate the work content and remuneration in advance. .

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda and others are interviewed

2023-02-24 14:13:00
On the 14th of last week, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. He also proposes to appoint Shinichi Uchida, a member of the Board of Governors of the Bank of Japan, and Ryozo Himino, former Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency, as the two deputy governors. On the 24th, the House of Representatives Steering Committee is listening to the opinions of three candidates for the president and vice president and asking questions. In his speech, Ueda indicated that the current large-scale monetary easing would continue, and that there was no need to change the joint statement by the government and the Bank of Japan, which included a price stability target of 2%, for the time being. The hearing of Mr. Kazuo Ueda at the House of Representatives Steering Committee ended at 12:16 p.m. At 1:00 p.m., the Bank of Japan Governor Shinichi Uchida, who is a candidate for the position of Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan, and Ryozo Himino, former Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency, began hearing their opinions. We will inform you of the beliefs and questions of the three people in a flash report on this timeline.

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Prime Minister Kishida instructed to “consider strict examination and control measures for electricity rate hike”

2023-02-24 13:58:00
Prime Minister Kishida has instructed the relevant ministers to conduct strict and careful examinations, not based on schedules, and to consider further measures to curb electricity charges, in response to a series of applications for electricity rate hikes from April onwards. .

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Komei Secretary-General Ishii ``Early settlement'' for the LDP in adjusting the candidates for the House of Representatives

2023-02-24 13:45:00
Regarding the ruling party's candidate adjustment due to the ``10 increase and 10 decrease'' of the single-seat constituencies in the House of Representatives, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said that he is asking the LDP to field candidates in four new constituencies. It's not an unreasonable request," and asked for an early settlement.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda and others are interviewed

2023-02-24 13:09:00
On the 14th of last week, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. He also proposes to appoint Shinichi Uchida, a member of the Board of Governors of the Bank of Japan, and Ryozo Himino, former Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency, as the two deputy governors. On the 24th, the House of Representatives Steering Committee is listening to the opinions of three candidates for the president and vice president and asking questions. In his speech, Ueda indicated that the current large-scale monetary easing would continue, and that there was no need to change the joint statement by the government and the Bank of Japan, which included a price stability target of 2%, for the time being. The hearing of Mr. Kazuo Ueda at the House of Representatives Steering Committee ended at 12:16 p.m. At 1:00 p.m., the Bank of Japan Governor Shinichi Uchida, who is a candidate for the position of Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan, and Ryozo Himino, former Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency, began hearing their opinions. We will inform you of the beliefs and questions of the three people in a flash report on this timeline.

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Prime Minister Kishida instructed to “consider strict examination and control measures for electricity rate hike”

2023-02-24 12:41:00
Prime Minister Kishida has instructed the relevant ministers to conduct strict and careful examinations, not based on schedules, and to consider further measures to curb electricity charges, in response to a series of applications for electricity rate hikes from April onwards. .

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Defense Minister Hamada intends to proceed with review of ``three principles of defense equipment transfer''

2023-02-24 12:22:00
Regarding the transfer of defense equipment overseas, Minister of Defense Hamada said that it is an important policy tool to support countries like Ukraine that have been subjected to aggression in violation of international law. He indicated his intention to proceed with the review of the guidelines.

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12 years next month from the Great East Japan Earthquake Prime Minister 'doing full power for reconstruction'

2023-02-24 12:14:00
With the 11th of next month marking the 12th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida issued a statement stating that he will devote all his energy to reconstruction and promote the building of a country that is resilient to disasters.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda and others are interviewed

2023-02-24 12:04:00
On the 14th of last week, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. He also proposes to appoint Shinichi Uchida, a member of the Board of Governors of the Bank of Japan, and Ryozo Himino, former Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency, as the two deputy governors. On the 24th, the House of Representatives Steering Committee is listening to the opinions of three candidates for the president and vice president and asking questions. In his speech, Ueda indicated that the current large-scale monetary easing would continue, and that there was no need to change the joint statement by the government and the Bank of Japan, which included a price stability target of 2%, for the time being. We will inform you of the beliefs and questions of the three people in a flash report on this timeline.

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National representative Tamaki expresses opposition to the new fiscal year budget proposal “Insufficient to realize wage increase”

2023-02-24 11:46:00
Representative Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People announced a policy to oppose the budget proposal for the new fiscal year and the 5th year of Reiwa, saying that the content for realizing wage increases is insufficient. Last year, the Democratic Party for the People took the unusual step of supporting the budget proposal for FY2022 as an opposition party.

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One year after Russia's military invasion, Japan supports Ukraine

2023-02-24 11:31:00
In 24 days, it will be one year since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine. This is the response of the Japanese government.

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Prime Minister Kishida instructed to “consider strict examination and control measures for electricity rate hike”

2023-02-24 11:28:00
Prime Minister Kishida has instructed the relevant ministers to conduct strict and careful examinations, not based on schedules, and to consider further measures to curb electricity charges, in response to a series of applications for electricity rate hikes from April onwards. .

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda and others are interviewed

2023-02-24 11:12:00
On the 14th of last week, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. He also proposes to appoint Shinichi Uchida, a member of the Board of Governors of the Bank of Japan, and Ryozo Himino, former Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency, as the two deputy governors. On the 24th, the House of Representatives Steering Committee is listening to the opinions of three candidates for the president and vice president and asking questions. In his speech, Ueda indicated that the current large-scale monetary easing would continue, and that there was no need to change the joint statement by the government and the Bank of Japan, which included a price stability target of 2%, for the time being. We will inform you of the beliefs and questions of the three people in a flash report on this timeline.

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UN General Assembly Urgent Special Session Adoption of Resolutions on Russia's Withdrawal and Peace in Ukraine

2023-02-24 10:31:00
In line with the one-year anniversary of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly voted on a resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops and lasting peace in Ukraine. adopted in favor of several countries.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda and others are interviewed

2023-02-24 10:14:00
On the 14th of last week, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. He also proposes to appoint Shinichi Uchida, a member of the Board of Governors of the Bank of Japan, and Ryozo Himino, former Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency, as the two deputy governors. On the 24th, the House of Representatives Steering Committee is listening to the opinions of three candidates for the president and vice president and asking questions. The hearing to Mr. Ueda started at 9:30 am as scheduled. We will inform you of the beliefs and questions of the three people in a flash report on this timeline.

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UN General Assembly Urgent Special Session Adoption of Resolutions on Russia's Withdrawal and Peace in Ukraine

2023-02-24 06:58:00
In line with the one-year anniversary of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly voted on a resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops and lasting peace in Ukraine. adopted in favor of several countries.

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Bank of Japan governor appointment to hearing and questioning Ueda, etc. House of Representatives Steering Committee

2023-02-24 00:46:00
A hearing and questioning of economist Kazuo Ueda, who has been proposed by the government as a candidate for the successor to Governor Kuroda of the Bank of Japan, will take place on the 24th. The focus will be on Mr. Ueda's stance on the evaluation of the large-scale monetary easing that continued for 10 years under Governor Kuroda and the direction of monetary policy.

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