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Political News(2023/05/31)


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Information on patients with strong suspicion of brain death Proposal to build a system for early reporting Liberal Democratic Party

2023-05-31 21:56:00
In an effort to increase opportunities for organ transplantation, the Liberal Democratic Party's parliamentary federation proposed to Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato to establish a system for early reporting of information on patients strongly suspected of having brain death from medical institutions to the Japan Organ Transplantation Network. bottom.

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Amendments to the My Number Act, etc. Approved by a special committee of the House of Councilors to be enacted on June 2

2023-05-31 20:10:00
A special committee of the House of Councilors voted on a bill to unify the My Number card and health insurance card, and to expand the scope of use of the My Number, and was approved by a large majority. It is expected to be passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councilors to be held on June 2.

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Prime Minister Kishida ``Declining birthrate is an urgent issue'' Seeking cooperation from local governments

2023-05-31 18:58:00
At a meeting with the National Governors' Association and others, Prime Minister Kishida said, "The declining birthrate is an urgent issue," and asked for the cooperation of local governments in implementing measures to combat the declining birthrate.

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Komei Osaka 16 wards to replace the north side deputy representative and field another candidate

2023-05-31 18:37:00
The Komeito decided candidates for seven single-seat constituencies, including Osaka and Hyogo, for the next House of Representatives election. became.

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[Details] Legislation passed and enacted to substantially extend the period of operation of nuclear power plants

2023-05-31 18:29:00
A law was passed at the plenary session of the House of Councillors on the 31st to enable the operation of nuclear power plants substantially beyond the upper limit of the operating period in order to maximize the use of nuclear power generation toward the realization of a decarbonized society. .

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Upper House Constitutional Commission divides opinion among experts over emergency response

2023-05-31 17:19:00
In the House of Councilors Commission on the Constitution, experts were asked questions about how to respond to emergencies such as large-scale disasters. There was an opinion that it can be handled at an emergency meeting.

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[Details] Act to substantially extend the period of operation of nuclear power plants passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councillors

2023-05-31 17:13:00
A law was passed at the plenary session of the House of Councillors on the 31st to enable the operation of nuclear power plants substantially beyond the upper limit of the operating period in order to maximize the use of nuclear power generation toward the realization of a decarbonized society. .

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Prime Minister Kishida instructs to secure a budget in the mid-3 trillion yen range for measures against the declining birthrate

2023-05-31 17:03:00
Prime Minister Kishida instructed relevant ministers to secure an annual budget in the mid-3 trillion yen range in order to promote intensive efforts over the next three years to combat the declining birthrate. Together with financial resources, we plan to proceed with specific considerations during the process of formulating the next fiscal year's budget proposal by the end of the year.

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Prime Minister Kishida instructs Secretary-General Motegi to enact important bills during session

2023-05-31 16:01:00
With three weeks before the end of the Diet session, Prime Minister Kishida instructed Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi to enact important bills during the session, including a bill to secure financial resources to increase defense spending.

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Act to substantially extend the operating period of nuclear power plants Passed and enacted at the upper house plenary

2023-05-31 16:00:00
A law was passed at the plenary session of the House of Councillors on the 31st to enable the operation of nuclear power plants substantially beyond the upper limit of the operating period in order to maximize the use of nuclear power generation toward the realization of a decarbonized society. .

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Prime Minister Kishida instructs to secure a budget in the mid-3 trillion yen range for measures against the declining birthrate

2023-05-31 15:32:00
Prime Minister Kishida instructed relevant ministers to secure an annual budget in the mid-3 trillion yen range in order to promote intensive efforts over the next three years to combat the declining birthrate. Together with financial resources, we plan to proceed with specific considerations during the process of formulating the next fiscal year's budget proposal by the end of the year.

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“Strengthening the ability to deal with the spread of “false information”” Proposal by the Liberal Democratic Party Promotion Headquarters

2023-05-31 13:42:00
To strengthen economic security, the Liberal Democratic Party's Promotion Headquarters handed over to Prime Minister Kishida a proposal to strengthen coping capabilities in order to prevent public opinion from being manipulated by the spread of "false information" on SNS. rice field.

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Highway toll period to be extended up to 2115

2023-05-31 13:39:00
Until now, expressways were planned to be tolled until 2065 and then toll free, but a revised law was passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councillors, including an extension of that period up to 2115. It will be more difficult to make it free.

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Reiwa Kushibuchi, co-representative, expected to be suspended from attending the House for 10 days Lower House Disciplinary Committee

2023-05-31 13:21:00
Co-leader of the Reiwa Shinsengumi, Kushibuchi, who made irregular remarks in the Diet, is expected to be suspended from attending the House for 10 days.

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Act to substantially extend the operating period of nuclear power plants Passed and enacted at the upper house plenary

2023-05-31 12:49:00
A law was passed at the plenary session of the House of Councillors on the 31st to enable the operation of nuclear power plants substantially beyond the upper limit of the operating period in order to maximize the use of nuclear power generation toward the realization of a decarbonized society. .

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Former Prime Minister Suga arrives in Seoul to meet with President Yoon

2023-05-31 12:36:00
Former Prime Minister Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party, who serves as chairman of the Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' League, left Japan on the morning of the 31st and arrived in Seoul. After this, he plans to meet with President Yoon Sung-yeol.

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New law to strengthen measures against loneliness and isolation

2023-05-31 12:23:00
In order to strengthen measures against loneliness and isolation, a new law was passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councillors, including the establishment of a promotion headquarters headed by the Prime Minister.

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"National Institute for Health Risk Management" established Approved and established at the upper house plenary session

2023-05-31 11:59:00
In preparation for future infectious diseases, a law was passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councilors to establish the "National Health Emergency Management Research Institute" modeled on the CDC = Center for Disease Control in the United States.

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Act to substantially extend the operating period of nuclear power plants Passed and enacted at the upper house plenary

2023-05-31 11:42:00
A law was passed at the plenary session of the House of Councillors on the 31st to enable the operation of nuclear power plants substantially beyond the upper limit of the operating period in order to maximize the use of nuclear power generation toward the realization of a decarbonized society. .

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“Severely protest and strongly condemn North Korea” Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno

2023-05-31 10:08:00
At a special press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "North Korea's series of actions threaten the peace and security of Japan, the region, and the international community. They also violate relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. We lodged a strong protest against North Korea and strongly condemned it," he said, revealing that he had protested through the embassy in Beijing. "We just held a four-ministerial meeting of the NSC (National Security Council) to collect information and discuss how to respond. As a government, we are working closely with the international community, including the United States and South Korea, including at the United Nations Security Council. At the same time, in order to protect the lives and property of the people, we will continue to do our utmost to collect and analyze information, and monitor and monitor the situation."

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Prime Minister Kishida: "North Korea launched a ballistic missile"

2023-05-31 07:47:00
When Prime Minister Kishida entered the Prime Minister's official residence around 7:30 a.m., he told reporters, "North Korea has launched what appears to be a ballistic missile. I have issued an order from the Prime Minister. It has not been reported. Details are under analysis and I would like to receive a report from now on."

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North Korea 'satellite' strengthens warning and surveillance from today to launch notification period

2023-05-31 05:34:00
From the 31st, we entered the notification period in which North Korea plans to launch a "satellite". Even if North Korea calls it a "satellite," it is still a launch using ballistic missile technology, and the government is strengthening warning and surveillance, saying that it may pass over Okinawa Prefecture.

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Coordination of LDP and Komeito constituencies Unable to find clues to resolve conflicts, sometimes taking time

2023-05-31 05:15:00
Regarding the adjustment of electoral districts for the next House of Representatives election, in response to the Komeito's announcement of a policy to dissolve election cooperation with the LDP in Tokyo, the LDP decided to change its policy of recommending candidates for the Saitama and Aichi candidates sought by Komeito. I would like to resolve the conflict between the two parties by hastening the decision, but I have not been able to find a clue, and it is expected that it will take some time.

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Former Prime Minister Suga visits South Korea today to hold talks with President Yun

2023-05-31 05:09:00
Former Prime Minister Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party, who serves as the chairman of the Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' League, will visit South Korea from the 31st to meet with President Yoon Sung-yeol and others and exchange opinions on the development of bilateral relations.

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