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Political News(2023/03/22)


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Countermeasures against the declining birthrate Government meetings Hearings from experts on work style reform, etc.

2023-03-22 22:48:00
On the 22nd, the government's meeting for the realization of measures against the declining birthrate held hearings from experts on the theme of work style reform, and opinions were expressed calling for flexible operation of the childcare leave system and support for career continuation.

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Unified local elections Announcement of gubernatorial elections in nine prefectures tomorrow Election campaign starts

2023-03-22 19:39:00
In the unified local elections held once every four years, gubernatorial elections will be announced in nine prefectures on the 23rd, and election campaigns will begin. Of these, in Hokkaido, the ruling and opposition parties will face each other across the board, and in Nara, the election is likely to be a "conservative division" in which support within the Liberal Democratic Party is split. It is expected to be a battle.

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[Details] Prime Minister Kishida finishes his visit to Ukraine and is on his way home

2023-03-22 19:34:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who visited Ukraine and met with President Zelensky, finished a series of diplomatic schedules in India, Ukraine, and Poland. I arrived. He will return to Japan on the morning of the 23rd.

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Prime Minister Kishida meets with Polish Prime Minister to show support for Poland through ODA

2023-03-22 19:23:00
After visiting Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida visited neighboring Poland and held talks with Prime Minister Morawiecki. After the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to support Poland through ODA, saying that the burden on Poland, which is a base for humanitarian assistance, is increasing.

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Komei Takagi, Chairman of the Policy Research Council, "Countermeasures against the declining birthrate, three years from April as an intensive period"

2023-03-22 19:10:00
In order to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, Komeito's political affairs research chair Takagi said at a press conference that the three years from April this year will be positioned as an intensive period, and priority will be given to the elimination of income restrictions on child allowances. So, next week, I have shown my thoughts to make a proposal to the government.

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[Updated] Prime Minister Kishida returns to Poland after visiting Ukraine

2023-03-22 19:03:00
After visiting Ukraine and meeting with President Zelensky, Prime Minister Kishida visited neighboring Poland and met with Prime Minister Morawiecki. Prime Minister Kishida is scheduled to return to Japan on the morning of the 23rd after completing a series of schedules on the night of the 22nd Japan time.

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Government decides additional measures totaling more than 2 trillion yen due to soaring prices

2023-03-22 18:52:00
In response to the continuing rise in prices, the government's countermeasures headquarters has included measures to reduce the burden of electricity charges and LP gas, in addition to subsidies for low-income households, totaling more than 2 trillion yen. decided to take additional measures.

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[Details] Joint statement following the Japan-Ukraine summit meeting

2023-03-22 18:14:00
Prime Minister Kishida held a summit meeting with President Zelensky in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, from the evening of the 21st to the 22nd Japan time. Details of the joint statement issued following the meeting.

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Prime Minister Kishida's Visit to Ukraine “Notification to Russia” Government Officials

2023-03-22 18:11:00
According to interviews with government officials, the Japanese government had notified the Russian side of Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Ukraine in advance.

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Special local allocation tax for this fiscal year: 1,113.1 billion yen Disaster and bird flu countermeasure expenses, etc.

2023-03-22 18:09:00
This fiscal year's special local allocation tax, which is allocated from the national government to local governments, includes disasters such as typhoons, as well as costs associated with the outbreak of avian influenza, amounting to 1,113.1 billion yen.

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Prime Minister Kishida's Visit to Ukraine “Notification to Russia” Government Officials

2023-03-22 17:17:00
According to interviews with government officials, the Japanese government had notified the Russian side of Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Ukraine in advance.

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Prime Minister Kishida will attend the House of Councilors budget committee tomorrow to discuss intensive deliberations and explain the visit to Ukraine

2023-03-22 17:06:00
At the board meeting of the House of Councilors Budget Committee, on the afternoon of the 23rd, Prime Minister Kishida and relevant ministers attended, and the ruling and opposition parties agreed to conduct intensive deliberations on themes such as diplomacy. It was also confirmed that at the beginning of the committee meeting on the 23rd, Prime Minister Kishida will explain his visit to Ukraine and the summit meeting with President Zelensky. In the House of Councilors, the ruling and opposition parties are coordinating to report on Prime Minister Kishida's return to Japan at the plenary session on the 27th of next week.

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"Earthquake Reconstruction Special Allocation Tax" for this fiscal year totaling 80.2 billion yen, the lowest ever

2023-03-22 17:06:00
This fiscal year's portion of the "Earthquake Reconstruction Special Allocation Tax" to support the finances of local governments affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake totaled 80.2 billion yen. lowest ever.

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[Updated] Prime Minister Kishida returns to Poland after visiting Ukraine

2023-03-22 17:05:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who visited Ukraine and had a meeting with President Zelensky, arrived at the station in Przemysl, Poland, before 5:00 a.m. local time on the 22nd and before 1:00 p.m. Arrived at After this, he will head to Warsaw, the capital, for a meeting with the Polish leader.

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Administrative document Minister Takaichi ``Documents related to himself are inaccurate'' Denial of resignation

2023-03-22 16:38:00
Regarding the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' administrative document regarding the interpretation of "political fairness" stipulated by the Broadcasting Act, Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi reiterated his recognition that the document concerning him was inaccurate. denied resignation.

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Reiwa "Proactive fiscal stimulus to enrich people's lives" Unified local elections

2023-03-22 16:27:00
Regarding next month's unified local elections, Reiwa Shinsengumi's co-representative Kushibuchi said at a press conference that he would enrich people's lives through aggressive fiscal stimulus, and that children's medical expenses and school lunches would be free. I showed the idea of ​​appealing for things.

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[Updated] Prime Minister Kishida returns to Poland after visiting Ukraine

2023-03-22 15:11:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who visited Ukraine and had a meeting with President Zelensky, arrived at the station in Przemysl, Poland, before 5:00 a.m. local time on the 22nd and before 1:00 p.m. Arrived at After this, he will head to Warsaw, the capital, for a meeting with the Polish leader.

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Prime Minister Kishida will attend the House of Councilors budget committee tomorrow to discuss intensive deliberations and explain the visit to Ukraine

2023-03-22 14:41:00
At the board meeting of the House of Councilors Budget Committee, on the afternoon of the 23rd, Prime Minister Kishida and relevant ministers attended, and the ruling and opposition parties agreed to conduct intensive deliberations on themes such as diplomacy. It was also confirmed that at the beginning of the committee meeting on the 23rd, Prime Minister Kishida will explain his visit to Ukraine and the summit meeting with President Zelensky.

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[Updated] Prime Minister Kishida returns to Poland after visiting Ukraine

2023-03-22 14:07:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who visited Ukraine and had a meeting with President Zelensky, arrived at the station in Przemysl, Poland, before 5:00 a.m. local time on the 22nd and before 1:00 p.m. Arrived at After this, he will head to Warsaw, the capital, for a meeting with the Polish leader.

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Administrative document Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Explainability and accuracy of content cannot be confirmed”

2023-03-22 13:24:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications stated that there was a high possibility that explanations related to broadcasting were given to Minister Takaichi at the time regarding the administrative document that Minister of State for Economic Security and Security Takaichi said was "fabricated." I summarized the findings that I could not confirm whether it was accurate.

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Administrative document Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Explainability and accuracy of content cannot be confirmed”

2023-03-22 13:10:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications stated that there was a high possibility that explanations related to broadcasting were given to Minister Takaichi at the time regarding the administrative document that Minister of State for Economic Security and Security Takaichi said was "fabricated." I summarized the findings that I could not confirm whether it was accurate.

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Rimin ``Japan-Korea Parliamentary Friendship League'' launched within the party Aiming to build friendly relations

2023-03-22 12:54:00
Amid the movement toward improving Japan-Korea relations, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan launched the Japan-Korea Parliamentary Friendship League within the party, aiming to build friendly relations through active exchanges with Korean political parties and parliamentarians. I decided to go.

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Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Ukraine Report on early return to Japan and Liberal Democrats agree

2023-03-22 12:41:00
In response to Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Ukraine, the chairmen of the Diet Affairs Committee of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party held talks and agreed to report on Prime Minister Kishida's return to Japan at the plenary session of the House of Representatives as soon as possible.

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Prime Minister's Visit to Ukraine "Shows Determination to Maintain International Order" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-03-22 12:41:00
Regarding Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Ukraine, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno stated that he would lead the international community, including not only the seven major countries of the G7, but also the "Global South," which takes a neutral stance, to establish an international order based on the rule of law. He emphasized the achievement, saying that he was able to demonstrate his determination to defend the country.

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South Korea's policy of "returning to export control preferential treatment" METI Minister cautiously judges welcome

2023-03-22 12:04:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura expressed his willingness to welcome South Korean President Yoon Sung-ryeol's announcement that he would start procedures to return Japan to a preferential export control country. I showed the idea of ​​making a careful judgment about.

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Prime Minister Kishida sends message of sympathy to president after Ecuador earthquake on 19th

2023-03-22 11:56:00
Prime Minister Kishida sent a message of sympathy to President Lasso on the 22nd in response to the earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that occurred in Ecuador, South America on the 19th of this month Japan time.

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Government decides additional measures totaling more than 2 trillion yen due to soaring prices

2023-03-22 11:19:00
In response to the continuing rise in prices, the government's countermeasures headquarters has included measures to reduce the burden of electricity charges and LP gas, in addition to subsidies for low-income households, totaling more than 2 trillion yen. decided to take additional measures.

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[Updated] Prime Minister Kishida leaves Kyiv after meeting with President Zelensky

2023-03-22 10:57:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited Ukraine and held a summit meeting with President Zelensky. Early in the morning of the 22nd, Japan time, Prime Minister Kishida left Kyiv. At a joint press conference, he revealed that he would provide non-lethal equipment to Ukraine. President Zelensky also announced his intention to attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit online.

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Mr. Yoshihide Yoshida appointed as Chief of Joint Staff of the Self-Defense Forces for the first time outside the National Defense Academy

2023-03-22 10:32:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 22nd, the government decided to appoint Ground Staff Chief Yoshihide Yoshida as the new Joint Chief of Staff of the Self-Defense Forces. It is the first time in four years that the Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff, the head of the uniformed group, has been replaced, and the first time that someone other than a graduate of the National Defense Academy has been appointed.

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Mr. Yoshihide Yoshida appointed as Chief of Joint Staff of the Self-Defense Forces for the first time outside the National Defense Academy

2023-03-22 09:20:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 22nd, the government decided to appoint Yoshihide Yoshida as the new chief of staff of the Self-Defense Forces. It is the first time in four years that the Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff, the head of the uniformed group, has been replaced, and the first time that someone other than a graduate of the National Defense Academy has been appointed.

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[Commentary video] Prime Minister Kishida President Zelensky What was the result of the summit meeting?

2023-03-22 08:01:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited Ukraine and held a summit meeting with President Zelensky. At the joint press conference, it was revealed that Japan would provide non-lethal equipment to Ukraine. President Zelensky also announced his intention to attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit online. Reporter Takeshi Kobayashi and reporter Junpei Yoshioka of the Political Affairs Department, who were in charge of reporting on the ground, commented on how the G7 presidency will respond in the future to the results of this summit meeting. (The video is 4 minutes and 40 seconds. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.)

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[Uncut video] Prime Minister Kishida ``A clear message in Hiroshima''

2023-03-22 06:57:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited Ukraine on the 21st, Japan time. After the meeting with President Zelensky, he responded to an interview with reporters at a hotel in Kyiv, saying, "President Zelensky said that he would like the G7 Hiroshima Summit to cover matters such as Russia's threat to use nuclear weapons. As the chair country, I have renewed my determination to demonstrate leadership in upholding the international order based on the rule of law. In addition, regarding this visit to Ukraine, he said, "Based on the request from President Zelensky, we carefully coordinated with the Ukrainian side to ensure confidentiality, crisis management, and security measures. From the point of view of countermeasures, we conducted strict information management in advance, but I would like to explain the details and results as carefully as possible." On the other hand, as to whether the Russian side had been notified in advance, he simply said, "Since it is a diplomatic exchange, I will refrain from answering." (The video is 6 minutes and 54 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)

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[Updated] Prime Minister Kishida meets with President Zelensky in Ukraine

2023-03-22 06:45:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited Ukraine and held a summit meeting with President Zelensky. Early in the morning of the 22nd, Japan time, Prime Minister Kishida left Kyiv. At a joint press conference, he revealed that he would provide non-lethal equipment to Ukraine. President Zelensky also announced his intention to attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit online.

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Prime Minister Kishida to coordinate ruling and opposition parties to report return from Ukraine

2023-03-22 05:19:00
In response to Prime Minister Kishida's shocking visit to Ukraine, it is expected that the ruling and opposition parties will coordinate in the Diet to report on Prime Minister Kishida's return to Ukraine.

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