2023-12-23 18:26:00
In response to the problems surrounding the LDP's faction's political funding party, Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, expressed the idea that Komeito should leave the coalition government with the LDP and work on political reform.
2023-12-23 06:34:00
On the 22nd, the government decided on next year's budget, with a total general account budget of over 112 trillion yen. Of this amount, the national debt service that is used for the redemption of national bonds and interest payments is approximately 27 trillion yen, the highest ever, and if interest rates continue to rise, there are concerns that interest payment costs will further increase, and the difficult fiscal situation will continue.
2023-12-23 05:58:00
On the 22nd, the government revised the operational guidelines for the ``Three Principles for Transfer of Defense Equipment'' and relaxed export rules for defense equipment. On the other hand, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party have not reached a conclusion regarding the export of equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries, and they plan to continue discussions after the new year, but Komeito Party officials remained cautious on the 22nd. The outcome of the negotiations will be watched closely.
2023-12-23 05:38:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the opposition parties are demanding that Abe faction leaders themselves provide an explanation at the political ethics review committees of both houses of the House of Representatives, and are also calling for a review to be held during the closed session in which Prime Minister Kishida will be present. We are strengthening our pursuit stance by making demands.
