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Political News(2023/12/11)


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Prime Minister Kishida speaks by phone with UAE President and confirms cooperation on Middle East situation

2023-12-11 23:35:00
Regarding the Israeli-Palestinian situation, Prime Minister Kishida spoke by telephone with President Mohammed of the United Arab Emirates on the night of the 11th, and confirmed that they would continue to work together to improve the humanitarian situation and calm the situation. did.

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``Trigger clause'' adjusted by consideration in the tax reform outline Self-public taxation survey

2023-12-11 19:17:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito parties' tax research committees are making adjustments to include a statement to the effect that they will continue to consider the "trigger clause," which suspends the taxation of the added portion of gasoline tax, in next year's tax reform outline, which will be decided soon. I did.

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Liberal Democratic Party support rate plunges by 30% for the first time since returning to power, NHK poll

2023-12-11 19:02:00
Support ratings for each party in December. "Liberal Democratic Party" 29.5%, "Constitutional Democratic Party" 7.4%, "Japan Restoration Party" 4.0%, "Komeito" 3.2%, "Communist Party" 2.6%, "People's Democratic Party" 2.1%, "Reiwa" 1.7% said ``Shinsengumi,'' 0.3% said ``Social Democratic Party,'' 0.1% said ``A party created by everyone,'' 0.4% said ``Participant Party,'' and 43.3% said ``I don't particularly support any political party.'' This is the first time since the Liberal Democratic Party returned to power that its approval rating has fallen below 30%.

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Prime Minister Kishida instructs Liberal Democratic Party board of directors to “restore trust with strong determination”

2023-12-11 19:01:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding parties by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida told the party's board of directors to work with strong determination to restore trust, stating that doubts are spreading among the people.

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Kishida Cabinet approval rating 23%, lowest since inauguration and lowest since the return of the Liberal Democratic Party

2023-12-11 19:00:00
According to an NHK opinion poll, the number of people who said they "support" the Kishida cabinet dropped 6 points from the November survey to 23%, the lowest since the cabinet was inaugurated in October. On the other hand, the number of people who answered "I do not support" increased by 6 points to 58%.

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Liberal Democratic Party proposes to abolish the NTT Act before the regular Diet session next year

2023-12-11 18:38:00
Regarding the current state of the NTT Act, the Liberal Democratic Party handed over a proposal to Prime Minister Kishida calling for the NTT Act to be abolished at the regular Diet session the year after next, as soon as necessary measures such as amending other laws are taken.

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New Ward Mayor Okubo of Koto Ward, Tokyo is appointed for the first time “Leveraging our strengths to stay close to the residents”

2023-12-11 18:31:00
The new Mayor Tomoka Okubo, who was elected for the first time in the Koto Ward mayoral election on the 10th, appeared at the ward office for the first time on the 11th and said, ``Rather than stalling the ward administration due to political troubles, I will continue to work with the residents of the ward while making use of my strengths as a welfare professional.'' ``I want to be close to the thoughts of the world,'' he said, expressing his aspirations.

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A motion of no confidence against Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno is submitted to the House of Representatives by the Democratic People's Democratic Party.

2023-12-11 17:56:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a resolution of no confidence against Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno to the House of Representatives, claiming that he has not fulfilled his accountability.

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Prime Minister Kishida meets with Deputy Governor Aso and Secretary-General Motegi to discuss future responses?

2023-12-11 17:53:00
On the evening of the 11th, Prime Minister Kishida met with Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso and Secretary-General Motegi for approximately 30 minutes inside the Diet. In response to the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, the meeting appears to have discussed future responses, including the scale and timing of personnel changes in which several senior government officials are being considered.

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Prime Minister Kishida: “Personnel matters will take appropriate action at the right time”

2023-12-11 17:19:00
In response to the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, the opposition party held a plenary session of the House of Councilors to hold Prime Minister Kishida accountable as party president. Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We will take appropriate action at the appropriate time,'' regarding personnel changes being considered to replace Abe's pro-government officials.

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A motion of no confidence against Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno is submitted to the House of Representatives by the Democratic People's Democratic Party.

2023-12-11 16:57:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a resolution of no confidence against Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno to the House of Representatives, claiming that he has not fulfilled his accountability.

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Timing of start of defense tax increase: decision postponed this month due to political funding issue, Liberal Democratic Tax Commission

2023-12-11 16:50:00
Regarding the tax increase aimed at securing funding for defense costs, the Liberal Democratic Party's Tax Investigation Committee said that it would be difficult to decide on a specific start date in the current political situation, taking into account issues surrounding factional political funding parties. We agreed to postpone the decision.

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The holding committee was in vain as no party leader debate was held, and the abolition bill was submitted.

2023-12-11 16:48:00
The Japan Restoration Party and the Democratic Party of Japan, among others, have abolished the committee that holds party leader debates, arguing that it is a waste of taxpayers' money, since no party leaders' debates have been held between the prime minister and opposition party leaders since June of last year. We have submitted a bill to amend the Diet Act to the House of Representatives.

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Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda: “If he resigns as a cabinet minister, he will have to decide for himself whether to proceed or withdraw.”

2023-12-11 16:21:00
In response to the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, one of the leaders of the Abe faction, Chairman of the Political Affairs Research Council, Hagiuda, responded to a press interview, stating that if a cabinet minister resigns in the future, he will be appointed as the Political Affairs Research Chairman. He said that he would like to make the decision on whether or not he will be released, as he has a great responsibility.

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A motion of no confidence against Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno is submitted to the House of Representatives by the Democratic People's Democratic Party.

2023-12-11 16:07:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a resolution of no confidence against Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno to the House of Representatives, claiming that he has not fulfilled his accountability.

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Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda: “If he resigns as a cabinet minister, he will have to decide for himself whether to proceed or withdraw.”

2023-12-11 16:04:00
In response to the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, one of the Abe faction's leaders, Chairman of the Political Affairs Research Council, Hagiuda, responded to a press interview, stating that if a cabinet minister resigns in the future, he will not be able to serve as the Political Affairs Research Chairman. He said that he would like to make the decision on whether to serve or leave the position because he has a great responsibility.

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“Support subsidy system” to strengthen countermeasures against declining birthrate will start operation in stages from 2026

2023-12-11 15:28:00
In order to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, the government has compiled a draft proposal for a "support grant system" to be established to secure the necessary financial resources. The tax will be collected from citizens and businesses through medical insurance, and will be phased in from fiscal 2026.

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Timing of start of defense tax increase: decision postponed this month due to political funding issue, Liberal Democratic Tax Commission

2023-12-11 15:01:00
Regarding the tax increase aimed at securing funding for defense costs, the Liberal Democratic Party's Tax Investigation Committee said that it would be difficult to decide on a specific start date in the current political situation, taking into account issues surrounding factional political funding parties. We agreed to postpone the decision.

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Political funding Seiko Hashimoto, former Olympic partner, received over 10 million yen in kickbacks?

2023-12-11 14:53:00
Seiko Hashimoto, a former Olympic and Paralympic minister, is among more than 10 members of the Liberal Democratic Party who are believed to have received kickbacks of more than 10 million yen in a dispute over the Abe faction's political funding party, the largest faction in the Liberal Democratic Party. Through interviews with people involved, we have newly learned that this is included.

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A new tax system will be established with a 30% deduction for intellectual property income from research and development in Japan.

2023-12-11 14:02:00
In next fiscal year's tax reform, the government and ruling party plan to introduce new measures to reduce corporate taxes on income earned by companies from patents and other materials researched and developed domestically. The aim is to encourage domestic research and development and increase the international competitiveness of companies by deducting 30% of income earned from patents etc. from taxation.

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Political funding Seiko Hashimoto, former Olympic partner, received over 10 million yen in kickbacks?

2023-12-11 13:48:00
Seiko Hashimoto, a former Olympic and Paralympic minister, is among more than 10 members of the Liberal Democratic Party who are believed to have received kickbacks of more than 10 million yen in a dispute over the Abe faction's political funding party, the largest faction in the Liberal Democratic Party. Through interviews with people involved, we have newly learned that this is included.

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A resolution of no confidence in Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno will be submitted to the House of Representatives at 4 p.m.

2023-12-11 13:45:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, the Constitutional Democratic Party's National Diet Countermeasures Committee Chairman Anju Anju announced on the afternoon of the 11th that he would submit a motion of no confidence against Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno, claiming that he has not fulfilled his accountability. I made it clear.

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Ritsumeikan announces that it will submit a motion of no confidence in Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno this afternoon

2023-12-11 12:37:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, the Constitutional Democratic Party's National Assembly Countermeasures Committee Chairman Azumi told reporters on the afternoon of the 11th that Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno was not fulfilling his accountability, and that he would introduce a motion of no confidence against Mr. Matsuno on the afternoon of the 11th. announced that it would be submitted.

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To resolve the problem of no-family registration, the Ministry of Justice notifies the entire country of system changes starting from April next year

2023-12-11 12:35:00
In an effort to resolve the problem of unregistered children caused by mothers who want to avoid having children with divorced husbands who do not submit birth registrations, the Ministry of Justice will inform everyone that the system will change starting in April 2024, making it easier to create family registers. We have sent a notice to legal affairs bureaus across the country asking them to do so.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno: ``I will examine my political organization and respond appropriately.''

2023-12-11 12:15:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a morning press conference, ``I am aware that the factions are currently confirming the facts, and that, according to media reports, criminal charges have been filed and related investigations are being conducted. I would like to closely examine political groups and respond appropriately."

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Governor Koike: “I’m really glad that Mr. Okubo was chosen by the residents.”

2023-12-11 12:01:00
Governor Koike of Tokyo told reporters at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on the morning of the 11th, ``I'm really happy that Mr. Okubo, who until recently worked in a management position at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, was chosen by the residents of the ward. I hope that the government will stabilize and move forward together with Mr. Okubo."

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Resolution of no confidence in Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno to be submitted today and adjusted

2023-12-11 11:53:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has begun negotiations to submit a no-confidence motion against Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno on the 11th, accusing him of not fulfilling his accountability.

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Prime Minister: Cabinet reshuffle and party executive personnel changes: ``Appropriate response at the right time''

2023-12-11 10:08:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, Prime Minister Kishida spoke about the scale and timing of the personnel changes he is considering to replace the Abe faction's top executives. He said, ``I want to consider appropriate responses at the appropriate time.''

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Prime Minister: Cabinet reshuffle and party executive personnel changes: ``Appropriate response at the right time''

2023-12-11 09:04:00
In response to the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, when Prime Minister Kishida entered the Prime Minister's Office, he was asked by reporters whether he had any plans to reshuffle the cabinet or reshuffle party executives. He said: In this regard, Prime Minister Kishida stated, ``I take seriously the growing suspicions among the public regarding the political funding of the Liberal Democratic Party's policy group, and I have a sense of crisis.'' He added, ``While grasping the situation, I would like to consider appropriate responses at the appropriate time in order to restore public trust and avoid delaying national politics. I have nothing to say."

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Private and public governments discuss tax reform and discuss finalizing the number of tax reductions such as income tax

2023-12-11 05:55:00
Both the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party are accelerating discussions on next fiscal year's tax reform, and while the Liberal Democratic Party insists that tax cuts such as income tax should be limited to one-time only, the Komeito Party is able to respond flexibly. They are requesting that some leeway be left, and final discussions are expected to take place.

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Prime Minister plans to change multiple government officials after the Diet session adjourns on the 13th Political funding issue

2023-12-11 05:23:00
Prime Minister Kishida plans to replace several senior government officials after the Diet adjourns on the 13th, in response to issues surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party. While there are voices within the government and Liberal Democratic Party calling for the replacement of all three Abe-aligned political officials, there are also negative opinions, and Prime Minister Kishida plans to carefully judge the scale and timing of personnel changes.

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Tokyo Koto Ward mayoral election Tomoka Okubo elected; nominated by self, public, national, and metropolitan government

2023-12-11 01:10:00
Tomoka Okubo (52), an independent newcomer who was recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party, New Komeito Party, People's Democratic Party, and regional party Tomin First Association, was elected for the first time in Tokyo's Koto Ward mayoral election following the resignation of the ward mayor. . On the other hand, the turnout was 39.20%, a record low.

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