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Political News(2023/05/12)


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Former Prime Minister Suga talks with executives of the Korean parliamentary group Confirmed support for improving relations

2023-05-12 22:21:00
Former Prime Minister Suga, who serves as the chairman of the Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' League, will hold talks with executives of the Korean parliamentary group who are visiting Japan, promote exchanges between parliamentarians, and support the improvement of relations between the two countries. confirmed.

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Prime Minister Motegi faction party attendance "For the time being, support the administration right in the middle"

2023-05-12 22:13:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who attended a faction party chaired by LDP Secretary-General Motegi, held a party on the night of the 12th, saying, "For the time being, I want you to support the Kishida administration right in the middle," and requested cooperation in the management of the administration. bottom.

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Liberal Democratic Party LGBT legislators discuss amendment bill “Future response is up to executives”

2023-05-12 20:41:00
A joint meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party's special mission committee and other bodies focused on legislative legislation to promote understanding of LGBT people. ” and decided to entrust the future response to executives.

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161 new candidate sites subject to security-critical land use regulations

2023-05-12 20:24:00
Regarding the regulation of land use that is important for security, the government announced at the council on the 12th that it would newly select areas close to the borders of 10 prefectures, including Tokyo, Kagoshima Prefecture, and Okinawa Prefecture, as candidates for areas subject to regulation. A total of 161 locations, such as remote islands and areas around Self-Defense Forces facilities, were shown.

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Overseas transfer of defense equipment Hearings from experts Liberal Democratic Party Komeito

2023-05-12 20:12:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komei Party began hearings from government officials and experts on the transfer of defense equipment overseas from the 12th. While confirming the needs for Japanese equipment overseas, we will proceed with consideration of institutional issues.

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Ritsumin Izumi, representative of the next House of Representatives election “resigns if he cannot win 150 seats”

2023-05-12 19:09:00
Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said at a press conference that he would resign as representative if the Constitutional Democratic Party could not win 150 seats in the next House of Representatives election.

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Deliberation on the bill to increase the defense budget.

2023-05-12 18:32:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japanese Communist Party submitted a resolution to dismiss the chairman of the House of Representatives' Finance and Financial Affairs Committee in relation to the deliberation of a bill aimed at securing financial resources for an increase in defense spending. it was done.

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Ritsumin and the Meiji Restoration New collaboration in dealing with the Diet Not expected to be done in the future

2023-05-12 18:02:00
Regarding Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, who indicated his intention not to cooperate with the Japan Restoration Party in response to the Diet, Endo, chairman of the Diet Affairs Committee of the Restoration Party, said, ``I have no choice but to say whatever I want.'' Accordingly, it is expected that the two parties will not cooperate in the future.

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Myna Card Integrated health insurance card linked to other person's information

2023-05-12 17:58:00
Amidst problems with issuing certificates at convenience stores using My Number cards, when health insurance cards integrated with My Number cards were used at medical institutions, etc., another person was linked and medical information etc. It turned out that there was a case where was viewed.

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G7 Science and Technology Ministers' Meeting Minister Takaichi "Important Role in Solving Global Issues"

2023-05-12 17:35:00
G7 = Science and Technology Ministers' Meeting of 7 major countries opened in Sendai City. Minister of State for Science and Technology Takaichi, who serves as chair, emphasized the importance of science and technology's role in resolving global issues, and emphasized the idea of ​​leading international efforts.

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Myna Card Integrated health insurance card linked to other person's information

2023-05-12 16:54:00
Amidst problems with issuing certificates at convenience stores using My Number cards, when health insurance cards integrated with My Number cards were used at medical institutions, etc., another person was linked and medical information etc. It turned out that there was a case where was viewed.

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Revision bill to the Act on Special Measures for Reconstruction and Revitalization of Fukushima passed at the plenary session of the House of Representatives

2023-05-12 16:03:00
Among the difficult-to-return areas in Fukushima Prefecture, the House of Representatives has passed a bill to revise the law to allow decontamination of residential land and roads at national expense so that residents can return and live in areas where evacuation orders are not expected to be lifted. It was passed by a large majority in the plenary session.

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Deliberation on the bill to increase the defense budget.

2023-05-12 15:49:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japanese Communist Party submitted a resolution to dismiss the chairman of the House of Representatives' Finance and Financial Affairs Committee in relation to the deliberation of a bill aimed at securing financial resources for an increase in defense spending. it was done.

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"GX Promotion Bill" Approved by majority vote

2023-05-12 15:46:00
The law, which includes the introduction of carbon pricing, which requires companies that emit carbon dioxide to bear a financial burden, was revised by the House of Councilors and voted again at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 12th, and was enacted.

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Revised DV Prevention Law enacted so that "protection order" can be issued even for psychological violence

2023-05-12 15:05:00
DV = Amended DV that allows the court to issue a "protection order" that prohibits the victim from approaching the victim not only for physical violence but also for mental violence through words and attitudes in order to strengthen measures against domestic violence. The Prevention Law was passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Representatives.

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Revised health insurance law enacted Raise upper limit on insurance premiums for those aged 75 and over

2023-05-12 14:16:00
The revision of the Health Insurance Law, which includes raising the upper limit of insurance premiums for the medical care system for the latter-stage elderly, was passed and enacted by a majority of votes at the plenary session of the House of Councillors.

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Japan-Korea summit “33% successful, 49% unsuccessful” South Korean poll

2023-05-12 13:35:00
Regarding the Japan-South Korea summit held on the 7th of this month, 33% of the people who answered "There was a result" in the South Korean public opinion poll, and 49% answered "There was no result". While there are some people in South Korea who appreciate this meeting, there are still many people who have a negative view.

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Immigration Law Amendment Bill Discussed at Upper House Plenary Session Discussions on Appropriate Refugee Recognition, etc.

2023-05-12 13:02:00
A bill to revise the immigration control law to review the way foreigners are detained has entered deliberation at the plenary session of the House of Councillors, and discussions have been held on matters such as the appropriateness of refugee recognition.

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Ritsumin Izumi, representative of the next House of Representatives election “resigns if he cannot win 150 seats”

2023-05-12 12:12:00
Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said at a press conference that he would resign as representative if the Constitutional Democratic Party could not win 150 seats in the next House of Representatives election.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi G7 Summit “I want to confirm the importance of uniting the international community”

2023-05-12 11:52:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which is about to open a week later, Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi stated that it is important for the international community, including emerging and developing countries called the "Global South," to come to an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine as soon as possible. I indicated that I wanted to confirm the gender.

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Myna Card Integrated health insurance card linked to other person's information

2023-05-12 11:35:00
In the midst of problems with issuing certificates at convenience stores using My Number cards, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said that when using a health insurance card integrated with My Number cards at a medical institution, another person's It was revealed that the case in which the information was linked was confirmed.

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Governor Koike of Tokyo rests for three days due to fatigue and returns to official duties from next week

2023-05-12 11:30:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that Governor Koike will rest for three days due to fatigue, and the regular press conference scheduled for the 12th has been cancelled.

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Myna Card Integrated health insurance card linked to other person's information

2023-05-12 11:14:00
In the midst of problems with issuing certificates at convenience stores using My Number cards, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said that when using a health insurance card integrated with My Number cards at a medical institution, another person's It was revealed that the case in which the information was linked was confirmed.

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Ritsumin Izumi, representative of the next House of Representatives election “resigns if he cannot win 150 seats”

2023-05-12 11:11:00
Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said at a press conference that he would resign as representative if the Constitutional Democratic Party could not win 150 seats in the next House of Representatives election.

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US Time magazine changed Prime Minister Kishida's description of "turning Japan into a military superpower"

2023-05-12 11:00:00
On the 9th, the American magazine "Time" published a feature article interviewing Prime Minister Kishida on its website, but later changed the description to "turn Japan into a military superpower." Time magazine explains, ``For various reasons, web titles and articles may be updated.''

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US debt ceiling problem Talks between President Biden and the opposition postponed to next week

2023-05-12 10:11:00
Talks between President Biden and opposition parties scheduled for the 12th of this month over raising the US debt ceiling will be postponed to next week. President Biden has said that depending on how the talks go, he may stay in the United States and not visit Japan at the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which opens next week, and attention is being paid to the outcome of the negotiations.

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Cabinet decision to dispatch two additional Self-Defense Force personnel to monitor ceasefire in Sinai Peninsula

2023-05-12 10:08:00
In response to a request from an international organization, the government decided to dispatch two additional Self-Defense Force personnel to the multinational forces and observers to monitor the ceasefire in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

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Liberal Democratic Party Deputy Governor Aso ``Japan-Korea relations are in a completely different phase'' Talks with President Yun

2023-05-12 07:21:00
Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso, who is visiting South Korea, met with President Yoon Sung-ryeol on the evening of the 11th, expressed his respect for President Yoon's efforts to improve Japan-South Korea relations, and expressed his desire to further develop relations. I conveyed my thoughts to strive towards.

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G7 Science and Technology Ministers' Meeting opens today Discussions on research data sharing, space utilization, etc.

2023-05-12 06:06:00
G7 = Science and Technology Ministers' Meeting of 7 major countries will start in Sendai City on the 12th. We exchange opinions on how to promptly share research data and academic papers from each country, and on safe and stable use of outer space, including measures to reduce space debris.

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G7 Hiroshima Summit Coordinated jointly with invited countries to announce outcome document on food issues

2023-05-12 06:00:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, apart from the Leaders' Declaration, the government is coordinating with India and other invited countries to jointly announce an outcome document on food issues. It seems that the aim is to show solidarity with countries in the global South facing food crises and to strengthen cooperation.

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G7 finance ministers and central bank governors unite on support for Ukraine

2023-05-12 05:01:00
The G7 = Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting of seven major countries opened in Niigata City on the 11th. During the first day's discussions, we confirmed that we will continue to support Ukraine and that we will work together to increase the effectiveness of economic sanctions against Russia.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi visits Sweden to discuss matters such as the EU and the Indo-Pacific situation

2023-05-12 04:52:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi will leave for Sweden on the night of the 12th to attend a meeting where the foreign ministers of the EU = European Union and related countries discuss the situation in the Indo-Pacific region. Ahead of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, he hopes to confirm cooperation to strengthen the international order based on the rule of law.

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