Political News(2023/12/01)
Prime Minister Kishida “No new construction of coal-fired power plants without countermeasures” COP28
2023-12-01 23:16:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United Arab Emirates, gave a speech at the COP28 summit meeting, a United Nations conference on climate change countermeasures, and stated that the country will take measures to reduce emissions in the future in order to realize a decarbonized society. announced a policy of not constructing new coal-fired power plants that have not yet been approved.
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Prime Minister Kishida talks with Emir of Qatar: “Resuming fighting in Gaza is unfortunate, please calm down”
2023-12-01 22:00:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the UAE in the Middle East to attend an international conference, met with Emir Tamim of Qatar and expressed his regret for the resumption of fighting in the Gaza Strip, and continued to work to bring the situation under control as quickly as possible. We confirmed that we will work together to achieve this goal.
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The ruling and opposition parties discuss amendments to two bills submitted to help victims of the former Unification Church.
2023-12-01 21:59:00
Officials from the ruling and opposition parties that have submitted two bills regarding legislation related to relief for victims of the former Unification Church have entered into discussions to revise them. Both sides have proposed amendments to the bill, and it is expected that future adjustments will be made based on the bill of the Liberal Democratic Party and other parties.
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“NTT Act should be abolished before the regular Diet session next year” Proposal of Liberal Democratic Party Working Team
2023-12-01 21:20:00
Regarding the nature of the NTT Act, the Liberal Democratic Party's working team has compiled a proposal to the government calling for the NTT Act to be abolished at the regular Diet session the year after next, once necessary measures such as amending other laws have been taken.
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Over 40,000 signatures submitted calling for scrapping of National University Corporation Law amendment bill ``infringement of autonomy''
2023-12-01 21:19:00
Deliberations have begun in the House of Councilors on a proposed amendment to the National University Corporation Law that would require large-scale national university corporations to establish an "Administration Policy Council," and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology must approve the committee members. More than 40,000 signatures have been submitted to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology calling for the bill to be scrapped, arguing that it infringes on the autonomy of Japan.
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The government and ruling parties are considering “GX economic transition bonds” as part of the funding for next fiscal year’s corporate tax cut
2023-12-01 20:58:00
The government and ruling party are planning to use part of the necessary financial resources to realize a decarbonized society in connection with corporate tax reduction measures being considered in next fiscal year's tax reform to encourage domestic production of strategic goods such as electric vehicles and storage batteries. We are considering using the GX Economic Transition Bonds, which are issued to support private investment in the future.
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Former Deputy Minister of Justice Kakizawa ``has no intention of acquiring'' ward mayor election, writes letter to supporters' association officials
2023-12-01 19:25:00
Deputy Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa, whose local office was raided by the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act regarding the mayoral election in Tokyo's Koto Ward held in April this year, was arrested by a person affiliated with the support group. It was revealed that he had sent a document stating that he had no intention of acquiring the company.
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The ruling and opposition parties discuss amendments to two bills submitted to help victims of the former Unification Church.
2023-12-01 18:45:00
Officials from the ruling and opposition parties that have submitted two bills regarding legislation related to relief for victims of the former Unification Church have entered into discussions to revise them. Both sides have proposed amendments to the bill, and it is expected that future adjustments will be made based on the bill of the Liberal Democratic Party and other parties.
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Council of experts to formulate first “Children’s Guidelines” to submit report to government
2023-12-01 18:41:00
A council of experts has submitted a report to the government in preparation for the formulation of the first Children's Guidelines to determine the direction of children's policy. The government plans to compile an outline that is in line with the report by the end of this month.
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LDP-public consultation agrees to expand exports of “licensed production” equipment with conditions
2023-12-01 18:40:00
Working-level talks were held between the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party regarding the review of export rules for defense equipment, and no battles have been held regarding equipment produced under license, which is manufactured domestically by importing technology from foreign companies. They agreed to allow export to third countries under the following conditions.
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Prime Minister Kishida meets with Israeli president to “quickly calm down the situation in Gaza”
2023-12-01 18:15:00
During his visit to the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Kishida met with President Herzog of Israel, and expressed Japan's position that international law should be observed regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip, and expressed his desire for the situation to calm down as soon as possible. conveyed the importance of
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Social Democratic Party leadership election: Fukushima leader wins unopposed for third consecutive time
2023-12-01 18:14:00
The Social Democratic Party's leadership election was announced, and there were no candidates other than party leader Fukushima, and Fukushima was elected without a vote for the third time in a row.
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500,000 yen donation to Expo Minister Jimi's fund management organization, not listed in income and expenditure report
2023-12-01 17:56:00
Jimi, the Minister in charge of the Expo, revealed that he did not record a 500,000 yen donation received by his own fund management organization in the political funds balance report. Minister Jimi's fund management organization also revealed that it did not record the donation of 500,000 yen received by his own fund management organization in November. It has become clear that rental income has been omitted, and we will take appropriate action.
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Abe faction: Party income not listed; hundreds of millions of yen over 5 years; suspected kickback
2023-12-01 17:05:00
The Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, the Seiwa Policy Research Group, kicks back to the members the income that their members collect in excess of the party ticket sales quota, and the faction's income and expenditure report shows the income and expenditures. It turned out that there was a suspicion that it had not been recorded as such. According to people involved, the total amount of funds kicked back to the members of Congress is believed to be in the hundreds of millions of yen over the five years up to last year, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.
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Political funding income of party leaders: Liberal Democratic Party president Prime Minister Kishida had the highest income last year at over 200 million yen
2023-12-01 17:01:00
When we looked at the political fund income of each party leader for the year 2022, Prime Minister Kishida, the president of the Liberal Democratic Party, had the highest income at over 200 million yen.
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Northern Territories: Resuming grave visits for former island residents “Prioritized request to Russia” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-12-01 16:02:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno met with local government officials seeking the return of the Northern Territories, including Nemuro City, Hokkaido, and made a priority request to the Russian side so that grave visits by former island residents, who had been put off due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, could be resumed as soon as possible. I have shown you what I am looking for.
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At the General Assembly of National Diet members, voices calling for strict action against Acting Representative Maehara and others are heard one after another.
2023-12-01 15:46:00
A general meeting of members of both houses of the Democratic Party of the People was held, and after Maehara, the acting representative, submitted a notice of resignation from the party and announced the formation of a new party, many attendees expressed the opinion that harsh measures should be taken, including expulsion from the party. On the other hand, there were also calls for Representative Tamaki and others to carefully manage the party.
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Justice Minister Koizumi “Steadily operate the system to protect people who have fled conflict”
2023-12-01 15:24:00
With Ukraine in mind, a new system began on the 1st that provides protection to people who have fled conflict, similar to refugees. Minister of Justice Koizumi expressed his intention to steadily operate the system.
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Abe faction: Party income not listed; hundreds of millions of yen over 5 years; suspected kickback
2023-12-01 15:11:00
The Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, the Seiwa Policy Research Group, kicks back to the members the income that their members collect in excess of the party ticket sales quota, and the faction's income and expenditure report shows the income and expenditures. It turned out that there was a suspicion that it had not been recorded as such. According to people involved, the total amount of funds kicked back to the members of Congress is believed to be in the hundreds of millions of yen over the five years up to last year, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.
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Former Deputy Minister Kakizawa says he has no intention of taking over the district mayor's election, writes letter to supporters' association officials
2023-12-01 15:08:00
Deputy Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa, whose local office was raided by the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act regarding the mayoral election in Tokyo's Koto Ward held in April this year, was arrested by a person affiliated with the support group. It was revealed that he had sent a document stating that he had no intention of acquiring the company.
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A system begins to convey the feelings of crime victims and bereaved families to perpetrators, including prisons.
2023-12-01 14:39:00
A new system began on the 1st that allows prisons and juvenile detention centers to listen to the feelings of crime victims and bereaved families and convey them to perpetrators. Minister of Justice Koizumi expressed his intention to operate the system in a way that is close to victims.
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Former Unification Church victim relief bill to be voted on by the House of Representatives Judicial Committee and plenary session on the 5th
2023-12-01 14:06:00
Regarding relief for victims of the former Unification Church, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party's National Assembly Committee Chairs met, and the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee held a meeting on December 5, in light of the ongoing talks among the five parties that have submitted two bills. It was agreed that the bill would be voted on in the plenary session on the same day.
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Agriculture Minister Miyashita meets with US Ambassador to Japan “Thanks for expanding consumption of scallops”
2023-12-01 13:45:00
With China suspending imports of Japanese seafood products, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Miyashita met with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Emanuel, and spoke with the U.S. Embassy about increasing consumption of Japanese scallops and developing new export routes. He expressed his gratitude for the cooperation received.
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Abe faction: Party income not listed; hundreds of millions of yen over 5 years; suspected kickback
2023-12-01 12:37:00
The Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, the Seiwa Policy Research Group, kicks back to the members the income that their members collect in excess of the party ticket sales quota, and the faction's income and expenditure report shows the income and expenditures. It turned out that there was a suspicion that it had not been recorded as such. According to people involved, the total amount of funds kicked back to the members of Congress is believed to be in the hundreds of millions of yen over the five years up to last year, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.
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Abe faction: Party income not listed; hundreds of millions of yen over 5 years; suspected kickback
2023-12-01 11:55:00
The Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, the Seiwa Policy Research Group, kicks back to the members the income that their members collect in excess of the party ticket sales quota, and the faction's income and expenditure report shows the income and expenditures. It turned out that there was a suspicion that it had not been recorded as such. According to people involved, the total amount of funds kicked back to the members of Congress is believed to be in the hundreds of millions of yen over the five years up to last year, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be investigating the flow of funds.
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Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama “Nihon University’s future response: Establish a follow-up system within the ministry”
2023-12-01 11:20:00
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama stated that Nihon University has compiled a future response policy in response to the drug incident in the American football club, and stated that the ministry will establish a follow-up system with experts to provide guidance and advice. .
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Mr. Maehara announces formation of a new party, ruling and opposition parties are assessing the impact
2023-12-01 05:56:00
Maehara, acting representative of the Democratic Party of the People, announced that he would form a new party with the aim of uniting non-Liberal Democratic Party and non-Communist opposition forces. From now on, it is expected that cooperation will be sought centering on the Japan Restoration Association, and the ruling and opposition parties are determined to assess the impact.
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Support system for people fleeing conflict and crime victims starting today
2023-12-01 05:43:00
The Ministry of Justice has been involved in a system in which people who have fled conflicts are subject to protection similar to refugees, and a system in which the feelings of crime victims and bereaved families are listened to and communicated to the perpetrators, starting on December 1st. Masu. In both cases, the challenge is whether we can provide support that is tailored to the target person.
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Tax exemption system for foreign visitors to Japan - rampant reselling due to unauthorized use - system to be reviewed and considered
2023-12-01 05:36:00
The government and ruling party are considering reviewing the tax exemption system, as it appears that cases of illegally using the consumption tax exemption system for foreign visitors to Japan and profiting from resale are rampant. We are aiming to switch to a system where customers pay consumption tax when they purchase a product, and then receive a refund when they leave the country.
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Former Unification Church victim relief bill failed to reach agreement in five-party talks, adjustments to be made today
2023-12-01 05:22:00
The five ruling and opposition parties, which had submitted two bills to develop legislation to provide relief to victims of the former Unification Church, held talks for two days in a row, but were unable to come to an agreement. We will continue to make adjustments based on the Liberal Democratic Party's bill and other parties to see if we can make amendments that all parties can agree on.
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