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Political News(2024/01/11)


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Foreign Minister Kamikawa visits the International Court of Justice “Japan also contributes to strengthening the rule of law”

2024-01-11 21:02:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa, who is visiting the Netherlands, visited the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague and conveyed Japan's intention to contribute to strengthening the rule of law in the international community.

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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare to submit amendments to the Act on Self-Reliance Support for People in Need to Submit to the Ordinary Diet Session

2024-01-11 19:12:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi says he would like to submit a bill to amend the Act on Supporting the Independence of People in Need to the ordinary Diet session to be convened this month, in order to strengthen support for single elderly people and households with children who are in difficult economic situations. I showed my thoughts.

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First meeting at the Liberal Democratic Party's "Political Reform Headquarters" Prime Minister Kishida is determined to reform the party

2024-01-11 17:01:00
The Liberal Democratic Party held its first meeting of its ``Political Reform Headquarters'' in response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, and Prime Minister Kishida expressed his determination to do his best to reform the party in order to restore trust. Former Prime Minister Suga, who is non-partisan, has argued that we should discuss eliminating factions, and the focus will be on examining the nature of factions.

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First meeting at the Liberal Democratic Party's "Political Reform Headquarters" Prime Minister Kishida is determined to reform the party

2024-01-11 15:59:00
The Liberal Democratic Party held its first meeting of its ``Political Reform Headquarters'' in response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, and Prime Minister Kishida expressed his determination to do his best to reform the party in order to restore trust. Former Prime Minister Suga, who is non-partisan, has argued that we should discuss eliminating factions, and the focus will be on examining the nature of factions.

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First meeting at the Liberal Democratic Party's "Political Reform Headquarters" Prime Minister Kishida is determined to reform the party

2024-01-11 15:03:00
The Liberal Democratic Party held its first meeting of its ``Political Reform Headquarters'' in response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, and Prime Minister Kishida expressed his determination to devote all his efforts to reforming the party in order to restore public trust.

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Off the coast of Henoko: Construction work associated with the agency’s execution “Continues efforts to gain understanding” Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi

2024-01-11 14:12:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said that he will continue to politely respond to criticism from Okinawa Prefecture regarding the Ministry of Defense's commencement of construction work off the coast of Henoko, Nago City. He expressed his intention to continue his efforts to gain the understanding of the local community through detailed explanations.

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First meeting at the Liberal Democratic Party's "Political Reform Headquarters" Prime Minister Kishida is determined to reform the party

2024-01-11 12:45:00
The Liberal Democratic Party held its first meeting of its ``Political Reform Headquarters'' in response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, and Prime Minister Kishida expressed his determination to devote all his efforts to reforming the party in order to restore public trust.

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First meeting at the Liberal Democratic Party's "Political Reform Headquarters" Prime Minister Kishida is determined to reform the party

2024-01-11 12:03:00
The Liberal Democratic Party held its first meeting of its ``Political Reform Headquarters'' in response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, and Prime Minister Kishida expressed his determination to devote all his efforts to reforming the party in order to restore public trust.

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Foreign Minister Kamikawa and Swedish Foreign Minister agree to cooperate to continue support for Ukraine

2024-01-11 09:51:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa met with Foreign Minister Bilström during his visit to Sweden, and they agreed to work closely together to continue providing support to Ukraine, which continues to be invaded by Russia.

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Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso ``Strengthening Japan-U.S. cooperation is important'' due to China's pressure on Taiwan

2024-01-11 09:28:00
Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso, who is visiting the United States, gave a speech in Washington, saying that in light of China's increasing military pressure on Taiwan, it is necessary to use international deterrence. He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation.

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Construction work associated with the execution of work off the coast of Henoko: The prefecture points out ``difficult construction''; progress is also a focus

2024-01-11 05:07:00
On the 10th, the Ministry of Defense began construction work on behalf of the U.S. military off the coast of Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa will be relocated. The Ministry of Defense is proceeding with ground improvement work in which 71,000 piles will be driven into the ocean floor, and says that relocation will be possible in 12 years, but Okinawa Prefecture has criticized the government's response and said it will be difficult to carry out the work. It has been pointed out that plans may be delayed, and the progress of construction will also be a focus.

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First meeting of Liberal Democratic Party's "Political Reform Headquarters" today, discussion to take place with a view to legal revision

2024-01-11 05:01:00
The Liberal Democratic Party will hold its first meeting of its ``Political Reform Headquarters'' on the 11th in response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, and will begin discussions with a view to amending the Political Funds Control Act. The ordinary Diet session is expected to convene on the 26th of this month, and political reform will be the focus.

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Earthquake support: Contingency funds in new fiscal year budget plan to be doubled to 1 trillion yen government

2024-01-11 04:43:00
In order to provide seamless support for the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the government is making adjustments to double the contingency fund, which was earmarked for 500 billion yen in the new fiscal year 2024 budget draft decided last month, to 1 trillion yen. Masu.

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