Political News(2023/12/13)
Export rules for defense equipment: Compilation of proposals, consultation between LDP and public officials
2023-12-13 23:06:00
Working-level consultations were held between the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito regarding the review of export rules for defense equipment, and recommendations to the government were compiled. This includes the requirement that "licensed production" equipment manufactured domestically by importing technology from foreign companies should be able to be exported to the licensing country.
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Representative Reiwa Yamamoto “We will postpone the rotation of parliamentarians”
2023-12-13 23:04:00
Representative Yamamoto of the Reiwa Shinsengumi has announced that he is temporarily canceling the policy of having five members of the House of Councilors who have resigned serve their remaining terms every year.
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Government newly selected as offshore wind power generation operator in three sea areas
2023-12-13 22:18:00
The government has announced that it has selected major power generation companies and trading companies for offshore wind power generation in three areas: Akita, Niigata, and Nagasaki prefectures.
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[Breaking News] Prime Minister Kishida finalizes cabinet successors Yoshimasa Hayashi will be appointed Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-12-13 21:31:00
Prime Minister Kishida finalized the replacements for four ministers belonging to the Abe faction, who will be replaced on the 14th in response to issues surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's faction's political funding party. The new Chief Cabinet Secretary will be former Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, a member of Kishida's faction, and non-partisan Ken Saito, former Minister of Justice, will be appointed as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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Cabinet reshuffle: non-partisan Takeshi Saito to be appointed as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry to replace Nishimura
2023-12-13 21:17:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to replace Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura with former Minister of Justice Takeshi Saito, a non-partisan member of the Liberal Democratic Party, as his successor.
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Cabinet reshuffle: Aso faction member Takeaki Matsumoto to be appointed as Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications to replace Suzuki
2023-12-13 21:14:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to replace Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Suzuki and appoint former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeaki Matsumoto, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party's Aso faction, as his successor.
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Cabinet reshuffle: Tetsushi Sakamoto of the Moriyama faction to be appointed as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
2023-12-13 21:01:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to replace Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Miyashita with former Minister of Regional Revitalization Satoshi Sakamoto of the Moriyama faction of the Liberal Democratic Party.
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Cabinet reshuffle: Yoshimasa Hayashi, a Kishida faction, to be appointed as Chief Cabinet Secretary to replace Matsuno
2023-12-13 20:43:00
Prime Minister Kishida has confirmed his intention to replace Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno and appoint former Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party's Kishida faction, as his successor.
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Prime Minister Kishida press conference: “I don’t have time to think about dissolution or presidential election”
2023-12-13 19:32:00
Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office on the evening of the 13th, following the conclusion of the extraordinary Diet session. In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction in the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida stated that he would take the lead in restoring trust and would consider reforms to prevent a recurrence, and announced his intention to make personnel changes on the 14th. expressed.
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[Breaking news on live streaming] Prime Minister Kishida's faction funding issue: "First check the facts"
2023-12-13 19:03:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction in the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida stated that he would take the lead in restoring trust and would consider reforms to prevent a recurrence, and announced his intention to make personnel changes on the 14th. expressed. Prime Minister Kishida is holding a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office on the night of the 13th, following the conclusion of the extraordinary Diet session.
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Extraordinary Diet session adjourned; resolution of no confidence in Kishida cabinet rejected; reactions from each party...
2023-12-13 18:33:00
The extraordinary Diet session adjourned on the 13th after a 55-day session.
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New drug for Alzheimer's disease now covered by insurance for approximately 2.98 million yen per year Chuikyo
2023-12-13 18:30:00
The Chuikyo = Central Social Insurance Medical Council has decided to set the price of ``recanemab,'' a new drug that directly targets the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease, at approximately 2.98 million yen per patient per year, making it eligible for insurance coverage. .
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[Live streaming breaking news] Prime Minister Kishida explains faction funds
2023-12-13 18:16:00
Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office from 6:00 p.m., coinciding with the end of the extraordinary Diet session. He is also expected to explain his future response to the problems surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party.
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Deputy Defense Minister Miyazawa instructs faction that it does not need to be included in the report
2023-12-13 18:12:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the LDP faction's political funds party, Deputy Defense Minister Miyazawa, who belongs to the Abe faction, once said that the faction did not have to record the amount raised in excess of the quota in the political funds balance report. It was made clear that there were instructions.
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Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Takagi announces intention to resign over Abe faction political funding issue
2023-12-13 17:59:00
In response to the issue surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, Takagi, chairman of the National Assembly Committee, who serves as the secretary-general of the Abe faction, revealed to reporters that he had informed Secretary-General Motegi of his intention to resign as chairman of the Diet Committee. Did.
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Extraordinary Diet session adjourned, Kishida cabinet no-confidence resolution rejected
2023-12-13 17:43:00
The extraordinary Diet session adjourned on the 13th after a 55-day session.
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[Updated from time to time] Cabinet no-confidence resolution rejected with majority opposition including Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito
2023-12-13 16:59:00
A resolution of no confidence in the Kishida Cabinet submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party was voted on at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, and was rejected with a majority of opposition from both the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party. .
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Medical fee revision: Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare and Minister of Finance discuss, agree to consider mechanism for wage increase
2023-12-13 16:53:00
Regarding next year's revision of medical fees paid to medical institutions, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi held discussions with Minister of Finance Suzuki, and it was agreed that a concrete mechanism would be considered to raise wages for medical workers.
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[Commentary] Is President Putin behind the North Korean military reconnaissance satellite?
2023-12-13 16:44:00
North Korea successfully launched a military reconnaissance satellite in November 2023 and began operating it. It is believed that Russia is behind this. President Putin is proceeding with cooperation that is considered to be a violation of Security Council resolutions, and is daring to deepen relations with North Korea. What are President Putin's intentions? Expert commentator Kazuhiro Ishikawa will explain in detail. *Information as of December 11th recording. (Video: 5 minutes 27 seconds)
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New drug for Alzheimer's disease now covered by insurance for approximately 2.98 million yen per year Chuikyo
2023-12-13 16:38:00
The Chuikyo = Central Social Insurance Medical Council has decided to set the price of ``recanemab,'' a new drug that directly targets the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease, at approximately 2.98 million yen per patient per year, making it eligible for insurance coverage. .
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Japan-government government plans to design fixed-amount tax reduction system, agrees to income limit for those with annual income of over 20 million yen
2023-12-13 16:36:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party have agreed to set an income limit to exclude people with an annual income of more than 20 million yen from the system for flat-rate tax cuts such as income tax, which will be the focus of next fiscal year's tax reform.
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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Act passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councilors
2023-12-13 15:56:00
Regarding relief for victims of the former Unification Church, a law was passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Councilors that will allow the government to timely assess the asset status of religious corporations that have requested a dissolution order from the court.
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“Science Council of Japan: A corporation independent from the government is desirable” Expert Panel
2023-12-13 15:55:00
The Council of Experts, which is considering the form of the Science Council of Japan, recommends that in order to make it an organization that can provide objective advice to the government, it would be desirable to transform it into a corporation independent from the state and that would be able to select its members autonomously. We have summarized the discussion points.
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Four people, including Acting Representative Maehara, who announced the formation of a new party from the Democratic Party of the People, have been expelled from the register.
2023-12-13 15:44:00
The Democratic Party of Japan has decided to expel four members, including Acting Representative Maehara, who submitted a notice of resignation from the party last month and announced the formation of a new party, for disrupting the unity of the party.
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Government and government agree on conclusion based on income tax deduction plan for dependents such as high school students
2023-12-13 15:22:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party have proposed a proposal to reduce the deduction for dependents from income tax from the current 380,000 yen to 250,000 yen, with regard to the treatment of deductions for dependents for high school students and others in line with the expansion of child allowances, which will be a focus of next fiscal year's tax reform. We have agreed to reach a conclusion next year.
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[Updated from time to time] Ritmin Cabinet resolution of no confidence submitted to the House of Representatives
2023-12-13 15:11:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a resolution of no confidence in the Kishida Cabinet to the House of Representatives.
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Revised National University Corporation Law passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councilors
2023-12-13 13:55:00
At a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 13th, the revised National University Corporation Law, which requires large-scale national university corporations to establish an "management policy council" to decide on medium-term plans and budgets, was approved by both the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party. The bill was passed and enacted with a majority of votes from the Japan Restoration Association, the Democratic Party of the People, and others.
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[Updated from time to time] Ritmin Cabinet resolution of no confidence submitted to the House of Representatives
2023-12-13 13:47:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a resolution of no confidence in the Kishida Cabinet to the House of Representatives.
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[Updated from time to time] Ritmin Cabinet resolution of no confidence submitted to the House of Representatives
2023-12-13 13:15:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan recently submitted a no-confidence motion against the Kishida Cabinet to the House of Representatives in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party.
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New drug for Alzheimer's disease now covered by insurance for approximately 2.98 million yen per year Chuikyo
2023-12-13 13:10:00
The Chuikyo = Central Social Insurance Medical Council has decided to set the price of ``recanemab,'' a new drug that directly targets the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease, at approximately 2.98 million yen per patient per year, making it eligible for insurance coverage. .
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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Act passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Councilors
2023-12-13 12:51:00
Regarding relief for victims of the former Unification Church, a law was passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Councilors that will allow the government to timely assess the asset status of religious corporations that have requested a dissolution order from the court.
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[Updated from time to time] Policy for submitting a resolution of no confidence in the Cabinet
2023-12-13 11:54:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan plans to submit a motion of no confidence in the Kishida Cabinet on the afternoon of the 13th, in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. Regarding the response to the no-confidence motion in the Cabinet, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We will consult with the ruling party to respond solemnly according to what we believe.''
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Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda confirms intention to resign, plans to submit resignation letter soon
2023-12-13 11:46:00
In response to the problems surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, one of the Abe faction's top officials, Political Affairs Research Chairman Hagiuda, has confirmed his intention to resign as the Political Affairs Research Chairman. He is expected to submit his resignation soon.
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New drug for Alzheimer's disease now covered by insurance for approximately 2.98 million yen per year Chuikyo
2023-12-13 11:39:00
The Chuikyo = Central Social Insurance Medical Council has decided to set the price of ``recanemab,'' a new drug that directly targets the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease, at approximately 2.98 million yen per patient per year, making it eligible for insurance coverage. .
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Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda confirms intention to resign, plans to submit resignation letter soon
2023-12-13 11:07:00
In response to the problems surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction's political funding party, one of the Abe faction's top officials, Political Affairs Research Chairman Hagiuda, has confirmed his intention to resign as the Political Affairs Research Chairman. He is expected to submit his resignation soon.
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[Updated from time to time] Ritsumeikan Adjusts to submit a resolution of no confidence in the Cabinet
2023-12-13 11:02:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan holds the party responsible for the loss of public trust in politics, and is planning to submit a motion of no confidence in the Kishida Cabinet. Regarding the response to the no-confidence motion in the Cabinet, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We will consult with the ruling party to respond solemnly according to what we believe.''
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New drug for Alzheimer's disease now covered by insurance for approximately 2.98 million yen per year Chuikyo
2023-12-13 10:33:00
The Chuikyo = Central Social Insurance Medical Council has decided to set the price of ``recanemab,'' a new drug that directly targets the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease, at approximately 2.98 million yen per patient per year, making it eligible for insurance coverage. .
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Prime Minister Kishida's Cabinet no-confidence motion “Consult with ruling party to respond calmly”
2023-12-13 10:14:00
Regarding the response to the no-confidence resolution in the Cabinet, which the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is coordinating to submit, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We will consult with the ruling party to respond solemnly according to what we believe.''
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Supreme Court orders invalidated elected representatives to repay full amount of compensation until judgment is finalized
2023-12-13 08:45:00
The Supreme Court has ordered a former Osaka city council member, whose election was invalidated after he was found guilty of violating the Public Offices Election Act, to pay back all the compensation he received before the verdict was finalized. This is the first judgment on the remuneration of members of the Diet until their election is invalidated, and it may have an impact on similar cases involving members of the Diet.
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Government to present policy plan to realize asset management nation
2023-12-13 07:32:00
The government will present a concrete policy plan on the 13th, with a focus on reforming fund providers such as pension funds, known as asset management companies and asset owners, in order to make Japan a nation built on asset management.
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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare and Minister of Finance begin talks on revision of medical fees today
2023-12-13 05:52:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi will begin discussions with Finance Minister Suzuki on the 13th regarding next fiscal year's revision of medical fees paid to medical institutions. While the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Ministry of Finance agree that it is necessary to raise wages for medical workers, there are differences in opinion over how to handle the ``main body'' portion, which is allocated to personnel costs, etc., and adjustments will begin in earnest.
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Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito held discussions today on handling of dependent deductions due to expansion of child allowance
2023-12-13 05:34:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party are proceeding with final discussions toward next fiscal year's tax reform. No agreement has been reached regarding the handling of dependent deductions associated with the expansion of child allowances, and we will continue discussions on the 13th.
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“Ensuring the safety of the Osprey is a top priority” Japanese and U.S. defense ministers have a telephone conversation
2023-12-13 05:33:00
The first telephone conversation between the Japanese and U.S. defense ministers since the Osprey crash off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, was held on the night of the 12th, and Defense Minister Kihara said that the safety of the Osprey deployed in Japan had been confirmed. Both sides agreed that ensuring safety is a top priority for both Japan and the United States.
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Prime Minister Kishida to replace four cabinet ministers tomorrow; successor will be chosen from outside Abe's camp
2023-12-13 05:18:00
Prime Minister Kishida plans to replace four cabinet ministers from Abe's faction, including Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, on the 14th due to issues surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. As for his successor, we are proceeding with the selection of people, including non-partisan candidates, with a focus on people with experience in cabinet positions who are not from Abe's faction.
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