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Political News(2023/06/21)


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G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Confirmed Future Cooperation Based on US Secretary of State's Visit to China

2023-06-21 23:53:00
The G7 = seven major foreign ministers' meeting was held in the UK, and the US Secretary of State Brinken explained the results of his previous visit to China, and confirmed that they would continue to cooperate in dealing with China.

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Japan-UK Foreign Ministers' Meeting Recognizes the Realization of Lasting Peace in Ukraine

2023-06-21 23:04:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi held talks with Foreign Minister Cleverly in the United Kingdom, where he was visiting, and shared the recognition that it is necessary to continue sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine in order to realize lasting peace in Ukraine.

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Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with the EU Commissioner, and agreed on close communication on economic security

2023-06-21 22:40:00
On the evening of the 21st, Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with EU-European Union Chairman von der Leyen and agreed to maintain close communication in the field of economic security.

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G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Will the US Secretary of State's Visit to China Consider Future Responses?

2023-06-21 21:25:00
G7 = A meeting of foreign ministers of seven major countries was held, and it seems that the latest situation was shared and future responses were discussed based on the visit to China by US Secretary of State Brinken.

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Ritsumin Izumi representative "Various options" included in opposition party election cooperation

2023-06-21 21:08:00
For the next House of Representatives election, there was an opinion that the opposition party should aim for a single candidate within the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. and the candidate adjustment.

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G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Begins

2023-06-21 21:06:00
The G7 = seven major countries' foreign ministers' meeting has begun, and based on the visit to China by US Secretary of State Brinken, it seems that they are sharing the latest situation and discussing future responses.

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[Commentary] Prime Minister Kishida's press conference Dissolution of the House of Representatives and My Number What will happen in the future?

2023-06-21 21:02:00
The ordinary session of the Diet closed on the 21st, and 97% of the bills submitted by the government were enacted, including the Act on Securing Financial Resources to Increase Defense Expenditure and the Revised Immigration Control Act to review the way foreigners are detained. In response to this, Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference on the night of the 21st. This is a commentary by Mr. Fushimi, a reporter from the political department. (The video is 2 minutes and 55 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)

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Ishin Baba representative will not respond to unification of opposition party candidates Next House of Representatives election

2023-06-21 19:20:00
Regarding the opinion within the Constitutional Democratic Party that the opposition party should aim for a single candidate for the next House of Representatives election, Baba, the representative of the Japan Restoration Party, pointed out, "It's a gathering of people who want to work together with the Communist Party." , I repeatedly showed my thoughts that I would not respond to unification.

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My number card problem “overall inspection of all data” Prime Minister's instructions

2023-06-21 19:05:00
In response to the continuing problems surrounding My Number cards, the government established a new task force and held its first meeting. Prime Minister Kishida has instructed a comprehensive inspection of all data that can be viewed on a dedicated site for card holders by the fall of this year.

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Liberal Democrats and Komei to continue discussions even after closing on overseas transfer of defense equipment

2023-06-21 19:03:00
In order to expand the overseas transfer of defense equipment, the LDP and Komeito parties held working-level talks to discuss whether to review the rules limiting overseas transfers to five categories, such as "rescue" and "transport." It was decided that the discussion would continue after the meeting.

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“Digital administrative and financial reform is a priority issue” Prime Minister Kishida press conference at the closing of the Diet

2023-06-21 19:00:00
Following the closing of the ordinary Diet session, Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference on the night of the 21st and clarified his policy to position administrative and financial reforms through digitalization as a priority issue. On the other hand, he emphasized that the My Number card will play a major role, and that he will do his utmost to dispel public anxiety caused by successive problems and restore trust.

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Ordinary Diet closed 97% of government-submitted bills passed

2023-06-21 18:47:00
The ordinary session of the Diet closed on the 21st, and 97% of the bills submitted by the government were enacted, including the Act on Securing Financial Resources to Increase Defense Expenditure and the Revised Immigration Control Act to review the way foreigners are detained.

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My number card problem “overall inspection of all data” Prime Minister's instructions

2023-06-21 18:04:00
In response to the continuing problems surrounding My Number cards, the government established a new task force and held its first meeting. Prime Minister Kishida has instructed a comprehensive inspection of all data that can be viewed on a dedicated site for card holders by the fall of this year.

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Liberal Democratic Party/Ritsumin My Number Card Tour Agreement during Closing Examination

2023-06-21 17:20:00
In response to a series of troubles over my number cards, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party have agreed to conduct a closed examination in order to correct the government's response even after the closing of the Diet.

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My number card problem “overall inspection of all data” Prime Minister's instructions

2023-06-21 17:17:00
In response to the continuing problems surrounding My Number cards, the government established a new task force and held its first meeting. Prime Minister Kishida has instructed a comprehensive inspection of all data that can be viewed on a dedicated site for card holders by the fall of this year.

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Ordinary Diet closed 97% of government-submitted bills passed

2023-06-21 15:43:00
The ordinary session of the Diet closed on the 21st, and 97% of the bills submitted by the government were enacted, including the Act on Securing Financial Resources to Increase Defense Expenditure and the Revised Immigration Control Act to review the way foreigners are detained.

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Ritsumin launches a new group centered on Mr. Ichiro Ozawa with about 15 members

2023-06-21 15:00:00
About 15 Diet members, led by Ichiro Ozawa of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, have launched a new policy group. It seems that there is also an aim to maintain Mr. Ozawa's influence within the party.

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Utilization of “dormant deposits” for highly public business Revised law passed and enacted

2023-06-21 14:16:00
The revised law to make it possible to invest in start-up companies that engage in highly public businesses by utilizing deposits and savings that have been deposited in financial institutions for more than 10 years and have not been traded, the so-called "dormant deposits", will be held at the plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 21st. was passed and established.

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Prime Minister Kishida Coordinates with Hitomi Soga and others Abduction issue

2023-06-21 14:05:00
Regarding the abduction issue by North Korea, Prime Minister Kishida has begun coordination to meet with Hitomi Soga, one of the victims, in early next month. It is expected that he will receive requests from the government and convey his intention to continue to do his best to solve the problem.

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“Minacard overhaul to relieve public anxiety” Digital minister

2023-06-21 13:43:00
As the problems surrounding My Number Cards continue to rise, Digital Minister Kono said at the plenary session of the House of Councilors that he would conduct a comprehensive inspection of data and systems and respond carefully to dispel the concerns of the people. .

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“Minacard overhaul to relieve public anxiety” Digital minister

2023-06-21 13:12:00
As the problems surrounding My Number Cards continue to rise, Digital Minister Kono said at the plenary session of the House of Councilors that he would conduct a comprehensive inspection of data and systems and respond carefully to dispel the concerns of the people. .

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Liberal Democratic Party “Considering measures to protect women's rights” Launched parliamentary federation

2023-06-21 13:05:00
In the discussion within the Liberal Democratic Party over the law to promote understanding of LGBT people, which was enacted earlier, there was concern that men could get into trouble by pretending to be women. A group of parliamentarians was launched to consider measures to protect women's rights.

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Revised law to abolish allowances for chairpersons of both Houses of the House of Representatives

2023-06-21 13:01:00
A revision of the House of Councilors plenary session on the 21st approved and enacted a revised annual allowance law that abolishes the 6,000 yen allowance that is paid to chairmen of both houses of the Diet every day during the opening of the Diet.

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Ordinary Diet session End of session

2023-06-21 12:00:00
The regular session of the Diet came to an end on the 21st. After this, procedures will be taken at the plenary session of both houses of the House of Representatives, and the session will be closed after the 150-day session.

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The closing of the Diet today is also to adjust the examination during the closing of the Minacard

2023-06-21 07:02:00
The Diet will close on the 21st after a 150-day session. On the other hand, in response to a series of troubles related to My Number cards, the opposition parties are asking Prime Minister Kishida to attend and conduct an examination during closing, and it is expected that adjustments will be made in the future.

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