Political News(2023/12/15)
16 days marks one year since the decision to strengthen defense capabilities, prompting deployment of missiles with “counterattack capability”
2023-12-15 20:04:00
The 16th marks one year since the government decided to spend 43 trillion yen over five years to fundamentally strengthen Japan's defense capabilities. While Japan is rushing to deploy missiles that can be used as a "counterattack capability" to attack enemy missile launch bases, the price of defense equipment is rising due to the weak yen and rising prices, and the challenge is whether it can proceed with reinforcement as planned. It becomes.
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Utilizing new government bonds through decarbonization: 13 trillion yen support package for private investment Government
2023-12-15 19:19:00
The government has compiled a total of 13 trillion yen in support measures to support private investment by utilizing new government bonds in order to realize a decarbonized society. The plan includes support for reducing the price difference between fossil fuels and hydrogen, which is expected to become a next-generation energy source.
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Political funding issue: Democratic Party members meet investigation team to discuss transparency of flow of funds, etc.
2023-12-15 19:10:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan held a meeting of its investigation team and confirmed that it would continue to discuss measures to make the flow of political funding more transparent.
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Medical fee revision Adjusted by 0.88% increase in “main unit” including personnel expenses Government
2023-12-15 18:56:00
The government is making final adjustments to the next fiscal year's revision of medical fees paid to medical institutions, with the aim of raising the ``main amount'', which is used to cover personnel expenses for medical workers, by 0.88%.
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``Kickbacks are in cash'' explained by multiple secretaries of pro-Abe lawmaker during questioning
2023-12-15 18:39:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, several secretaries of members of the Abe faction told voluntary questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department that they received kickbacks from the faction in cash and submitted a political funding income and expenditure report. Interviews with people involved revealed that the company was instructed not to include it in the report. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department is requesting voluntary interviews, mainly with members who received a large amount of kickbacks, and is expected to begin a full-fledged investigation into the opaque flow of funds, including the perceptions of factions and the members themselves. You can
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Medical fee revision Adjusted by 0.88% increase in “main unit” including personnel expenses Government
2023-12-15 17:51:00
The government is making final adjustments to the next fiscal year's revision of medical fees paid to medical institutions, with the aim of raising the ``main amount'', which is used to cover personnel expenses for medical workers, by 0.88%.
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``Kickbacks are in cash'' explained by multiple secretaries of pro-Abe lawmaker during questioning
2023-12-15 17:42:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, several secretaries of members of the Abe faction told voluntary questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department that they received kickbacks from the faction in cash and submitted a political funding income and expenditure report. Interviews with people involved revealed that the company was instructed not to include it in the report. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department is requesting voluntary interviews, mainly with members who received a large amount of kickbacks, and is expected to begin a full-fledged investigation into the opaque flow of funds, including the perceptions of factions and the members themselves. You can
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi “Restores trust and approaches policy responses that are directly connected to daily life with a sense of nervousness”
2023-12-15 17:10:00
The newly appointed Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi will work to restore trust in politics under the direction of Prime Minister Kishida regarding the issue of political funding parties organized by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, and will also take measures that are directly linked to people's lives, such as formulating next year's budget. He expressed his intention to approach the event with a sense of nervousness.
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Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Suzuki “Kicked back 600,000 yen in 5 years from Abe faction, not stated”
2023-12-15 16:15:00
Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Suzuki has revealed that he received a kickback of 600,000 yen over five years from his Abe faction, which he did not record in his political funds balance report. He said that he believed that the faction had handled the matter appropriately, and that he would be correcting the income and expenditure report in the future.
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Digital Minister Kono “Working with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to consider how to publish income and expenditure reports”
2023-12-15 16:10:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Digital Minister Kono has worked with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to promote the digitalization of income and expenditure reports in order to increase the transparency of political funding, and to make it publicly available for easier aggregation and analysis. We have indicated that we will consider ways to do so.
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Group suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions targeted for asset freeze, government
2023-12-15 16:04:00
In order to increase the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia, which continues to invade Ukraine, the government has newly imposed asset freezes and export bans on entities in third countries, including the United Arab Emirates, that are suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions. I decided to add it to.
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto will review the NTT Act, “with a view to submitting amendments in next year’s regular Diet session”
2023-12-15 16:02:00
Regarding the review of the NTT Act, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto held a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, stating that the environment surrounding the information and communications industry has changed significantly, and that ``the necessary system reforms must be carried out quickly.'' He expressed his intention to take action with a view to submitting a bill to revise the law.
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Prime Minister: Export rules for defense equipment “Resuming discussion on issues in the new year”
2023-12-15 15:03:00
Regarding the review of export rules for defense equipment, Prime Minister Kishida asked officials from both the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party about issues that were not included in the proposal to the government, such as exporting jointly developed equipment to third countries. I have ordered that discussions be resumed in the new year.
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto reviews the Political Funds Control Act “Each party should have a discussion”
2023-12-15 14:07:00
Regarding the calls for a review of the Political Funds Regulation Act in response to the problems surrounding the political funding parties of factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto stated that it was necessary to take measures to restore trust, and that the law should be enacted through legislation by members of the Diet. He expressed the recognition that each party should have a discussion, taking into account the circumstances surrounding the issue.
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"Face recognition my number card" introduced today
2023-12-15 14:01:00
The ``Facial Recognition My Number Card,'' which does not require setting a PIN number but can only be used with services such as a minor health insurance card, will be introduced from the 15th, and those who wish to obtain one can now be accepted at local government counters. became.
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“Trigger Clause” Komei Secretary-General Ishii “It will be difficult to hold three-party talks in the future”
2023-12-15 13:39:00
Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said that since the Democratic Party of Japan approved the no-confidence resolution in the Cabinet, the three parties, including the Liberal Democratic Party, will now proceed with discussions regarding the "trigger clause" that suspends the taxation of the additional portion of the gasoline tax. He acknowledged that this is difficult.
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Komei Secretary-General Ishii “Prepare a proposal to consider strengthening penalties under the Political Funds Control Act”
2023-12-15 13:36:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii is considering strengthening the penalties under the Political Funds Control Act in order to prevent a recurrence, and the party will compile a proposal by next year's regular Diet session. I showed my thoughts.
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Prime Minister: Export rules for defense equipment “Resuming discussion on issues in the new year”
2023-12-15 13:27:00
Regarding the review of export rules for defense equipment, Prime Minister Kishida asked officials from both the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party about issues that were not included in the proposal to the government, such as exporting jointly developed equipment to third countries. I have ordered that discussions be resumed in the new year.
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Revision of medical fees “Consider minimizing the burden on the public” Finance Minister Suzuki
2023-12-15 12:45:00
Regarding the revision of medical fees paid to medical institutions, Finance Minister Suzuki expressed his understanding of the need to respond to wage increases for medical workers, but he also wanted to minimize the burden of social insurance premiums on the public, which would increase due to the increase. It was recognized that this should be considered.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi “Restores trust and approaches policy responses that are directly connected to daily life with a sense of nervousness”
2023-12-15 12:04:00
The newly appointed Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi will work to restore trust in politics under the direction of Prime Minister Kishida regarding the issue of political funding parties organized by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, and will also take measures that are directly linked to people's lives, such as formulating next year's budget. He expressed his intention to approach the event with a sense of nervousness.
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Revision of medical fees with plans to raise personnel costs and other ``main factors'', moving towards final talks
2023-12-15 07:19:00
Regarding the next fiscal year's revision of medical fees paid to medical institutions, the government is making adjustments with a view to raising the ``main'' part that is used for personnel expenses, etc., in order to raise the wages of medical workers. The Prime Minister and relevant ministers will hold final discussions.
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Political funding issue: Prime Minister Kishida changes four Abe-aligned ministers; harsh government management continues
2023-12-15 05:50:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida made personnel changes to replace four ministers who were pro-Abe. The government hopes to rebuild the system and restore public trust, but with the investigation expected to be in full swing and the opposition parties planning to intensify their pursuit, the administration is expected to continue to operate harshly.
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Government to provide rescue boats and drones to Malaysia under new support framework
2023-12-15 05:21:00
In order to strengthen cooperation with Malaysia in the security field, the government has decided to provide rescue boats and drones through a new support framework called OSA. It is expected that a formal agreement will be reached soon.
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