Political News(2023/12/03)
Liberal Democratic Party summarizes recommendations to promote cooperation with ASEAN in six areas including transportation infrastructure
2023-12-03 21:39:00
Ahead of the special summit between Japan and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) to be held in Tokyo this month, the Liberal Democratic Party is calling on governments to promote cooperation in six areas, including improving transportation infrastructure and strengthening supply chains in each country. We have summarized our recommendations.
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Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito to discuss when to start tax increase to secure defense funding
2023-12-03 20:58:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's Tax Research Committee wants to decide on the timing of the tax increase to secure funding for defense spending by the end of this month, but some within the Komeito Party believe that it is not a good idea to decide before the implementation of the income tax cut scheduled for next year. There is an opinion that there is no such thing, and discussions are expected to take place.
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Liberal Democratic Party faction’s political funding issue: Liberal Democratic Party House of Councilors Secretary-General Seko “responds appropriately”
2023-12-03 18:19:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of the Liberal Democratic Party's faction, Seko, the Liberal Democratic Party's House of Councilors secretary-general, revealed that the Abe-aligned Seiwa Policy Research Group, to which he belongs, did not record its income in its income and expenditure report and gave kickbacks to the members. He emphasized the importance of investigating the facts surrounding suspicions and responding appropriately.
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LDP faction political funding issue Ritmin Secretary-General Okada ``Issues that shake up the regulatory law''
2023-12-03 17:21:00
Regarding the issue surrounding political funding parties organized by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, Constitutional Democratic Party Secretary-General Okada pointed out that if the omissions in income and expenditure reports and kickbacks to members of the party are true, this is a problem that will shake the foundations of the Political Funds Control Act. He also expressed his intention to pursue the matter in the Diet and other forums.
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Tokyo Koto Ward Mayor Election Announcement: 5 New Candidates Candidate Following the Resignation of the Former Ward Mayor
2023-12-03 17:13:00
The election for the mayor of Tokyo's Koto Ward was announced on the 3rd due to the resignation of the ward's mayor, and five new candidates ran. The mayor of the ward was investigated by his associates on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act, leading to him resigning about six months after taking office, and it is expected that there will be a debate over how to rebuild the ward's administration.
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National Representative Tamaki Gasoline tax “Trigger clause will have direction by the end of the year”
2023-12-03 15:22:00
Regarding the three-party talks between the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and the Democratic Party for the People regarding the so-called "trigger clause," Representative Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People expressed the idea that a certain direction should be reached by the end of the year.
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Prime Minister Kishida returns from UAE after attending COP28 summit meeting etc.
2023-12-03 13:36:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting the UAE in the Middle East, returned to Japan after attending the United Nations climate change conference and the COP28 summit meeting.
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Tokyo Koto Ward Mayor Election Announcement: 5 New Candidates Candidate Following the Resignation of the Former Ward Mayor
2023-12-03 13:20:00
The election for the mayor of Tokyo's Koto Ward was announced on the 3rd due to the resignation of the ward's mayor, and so far five new candidates have run. The mayor of the ward was investigated by his associates on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act, leading to him resigning about six months after taking office, and it is expected that there will be a debate over how to rebuild the ward's administration.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry: “I want to start considering new government goals for a decarbonized society” Sunday debate
2023-12-03 12:15:00
In a Sunday debate on NHK, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura stated that the progress of global measures to date will be evaluated at the United Nations conference on climate change countermeasures, COP28, and based on the discussion at the conference, he will aim to realize a decarbonized society. He expressed his intention to begin considering new government goals for the future.
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Japanese and French leaders agree on a roadmap for the next five years including security and economy
2023-12-03 08:04:00
Prime Minister Kishida spoke by phone with French President Macron and agreed on a roadmap for the next five years to deepen cooperation between the two countries in a wide range of areas, including security and the economy.
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Prime Minister Kishida meets with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy, who will hold the G7 Presidency next year, confirming close cooperation
2023-12-03 07:41:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who chairs the G7 = seven major countries this year, met with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy, who will host the G7 next year, and announced that the two countries will continue discussions to date, including at the Hiroshima Summit. We confirmed that we will work closely together.
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Prime Minister Kishida speaks on the phone with Iranian president and requests action to prevent recurrence of abductions
2023-12-03 07:40:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Middle East, spoke on the phone with Iranian President Raisi regarding the Israeli-Palestinian situation, and said that a cargo ship operated by a Japanese company was being sponsored by Iran. We condemned the seizure of the vessel by Yemeni rebels, and called for the early release of the vessel and its crew and for the prevention of a recurrence.
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Prime Minister Kishida on his way home after attending the COP28 summit meeting, etc.
2023-12-03 06:24:00
Prime Minister Kishida departed for Japan in the early hours of the 3rd after attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference and the COP28 summit meeting held in the United Arab Emirates.
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Liberal Democratic Party faction's political funding problem: Liberal Democratic Party is rushing to consider countermeasures
2023-12-03 05:57:00
In response to the problems surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, there are growing voices within the government and ruling party concerned about the impact on the administration. The Liberal Democratic Party cannot leave the situation as it is and has decided to urgently consider future countermeasures.
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Tokyo Koto Ward mayoral election announced today: 5 new candidates expected to run
2023-12-03 05:53:00
The mayoral election for Tokyo's Koto Ward was announced on the 3rd following the resignation of the ward's mayor, and five new candidates are expected to run. The mayor of the ward was investigated by his associates on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act, leading to him resigning about six months after taking office, and it is expected that there will be a debate over how to rebuild the ward's administration.
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