Political News(2024/01/30)
Ritsumeikan “Aiming to surpass the Liberal Democratic Party as the largest party in the next House of Representatives election” clearly stated in the draft activity plan
2024-01-30 21:39:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has put together a draft activity plan to be decided at the party convention to be held next month, stating that the Kishida administration has lost a lot of trust in the LDP's faction's political funding party, and is seeking to elect the LDP in the next House of Representatives election. We have clearly stated our policy of aiming to become the number one party.
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Liberal Democratic Party Mogi faction “Considering how to operate as a new policy group”
2024-01-30 21:31:00
The Motegi faction of the Liberal Democratic Party held a meeting of its members to discuss the nature of the faction, and decided to consider how to operate as a new policy group in line with the party's interim report, which called for a complete break from money and personnel matters. confirmed.
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Prime Minister Kishida “Make full preparations for the success of the Council for the Promotion of Economic Reconstruction of Ukraine”
2024-01-30 20:56:00
Prime Minister Kishida is preparing for the Japan-Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Promotion Conference, which will invite Ukrainian government officials to Tokyo in February, and says it will be an important opportunity to demonstrate Japan's contributions to the international community. We have instructed related ministries and agencies to take all possible precautions.
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Liberal Democratic Party executives plan to interview Abe-aligned members and other members as early as this week
2024-01-30 20:44:00
In response to the issue surrounding the faction's political funding party, the Liberal Democratic Party has begun making arrangements to have party leaders including General Affairs Chairman Moriyama begin interviewing members of the Abe faction as early as this week.
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Former House of Representatives member Tanikawa and others are given a 1 million yen fine and a three-year civil rights suspension order
2024-01-30 18:52:00
The Tokyo Summary Court fined Yaichi Tanigawa, a former member of the House of Representatives, and the former accounting officer of the Kishida faction, who had been summarily indicted on charges of violating the Political Funds Control Act in a case involving a political funding party organized by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. I issued a summary order suspending my civil rights for three years.
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The introduction of “joint custody” is the mainstay Proposed outline for law revision Subcommittee of the Legislative Council
2024-01-30 18:37:00
The Legislative Council's subcommittee, which has been considering child rearing after divorce, has compiled a draft outline for legal reform. The key is to introduce ``joint custody,'' which allows both father and mother to have custody of their children even after divorce.
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Soka Gakkai Honorary President Daisaku Ikeda's ``Farewell Party'' attended by approximately 2,600 people
2024-01-30 18:25:00
A memorial service for Daisaku Ikeda, honorary president of the Soka Gakkai, who passed away last November, was held on the 30th at a hotel in Tokyo.
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Prime Minister’s Administrative Policy Speech “Recovering trust in politics and working to revitalize disaster-stricken areas”
2024-01-30 18:17:00
Prime Minister Kishida delivered a policy speech at a plenary session of both the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors, expressing his intention to restore trust in politics by separating the factions of the Liberal Democratic Party from money and personnel affairs. Furthermore, in response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, he established a new headquarters to support recovery and reconstruction with himself at the top, and emphasized his determination to work towards the revitalization of the disaster-stricken areas.
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Digitization of the Diet: First meeting of House of Representatives review committee to discuss smartphone use, etc.
2024-01-30 18:15:00
The House of Representatives Study Group, which discusses measures for the digitalization of the Diet, held its first meeting, and will discuss issues such as online questioning of witnesses and the use of smartphones in committee rooms.
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The introduction of “joint custody” is the mainstay Proposed outline for law revision Subcommittee of the Legislative Council
2024-01-30 18:03:00
The Legislative Council's subcommittee, which has been considering child rearing after divorce, has compiled a draft outline for legal reform. The key is to introduce ``joint custody,'' which allows both father and mother to have custody of their children even after divorce.
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Economic and Security Minister Takaichi postpones the Expo “Final response will follow the Prime Minister’s decision”
2024-01-30 17:18:00
Minister of Economy and Security Takaichi, who had called for consideration of postponing the Osaka-Kansai Expo in order to prioritize recovery and reconstruction from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, said he believed that measures had been taken within the government to limit the impact. He indicated that the final response would be subject to Prime Minister Kishida's decision.
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Four opposition parties demand investigation into kickbacks targeting all Liberal Democratic Party members
2024-01-30 16:54:00
The four opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party, have called for the full details of the incident to be revealed before substantive deliberations on the new fiscal year's budget bill begin regarding the incident involving a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's political funding party. It was agreed that members of Congress should be asked to investigate whether they received kickbacks from factions and submit the results.
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The introduction of “joint custody” is the mainstay Proposed outline for law revision Subcommittee of the Legislative Council
2024-01-30 16:46:00
The Legislative Council's subcommittee, which has been considering child rearing after divorce, has compiled a draft outline for legal reform. The key is to introduce ``joint custody,'' which allows both father and mother to have custody of their children even after divorce.
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Niigata Governor Hanazumi announces his intention to focus on rebuilding the lives of disaster victims
2024-01-30 16:42:00
In response to the damage caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Governor Hanazumi of Niigata Prefecture announced his intention to focus on rebuilding the lives of those affected when formulating the new year's budget.
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Abe faction executive meeting confirms policy on dissolution procedures; last general meeting of members to be held on February 1st
2024-01-30 16:38:00
A meeting of executives of the Liberal Democratic Party Abe faction, which decided to dissolve the party, was held, and at the last general meeting of members on February 1, it was confirmed that all positions would be abolished, and then procedures for dissolution would be carried out.
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Economic Revitalization Minister Shindo’s economic speech “Aiming to realize a virtuous cycle of income increase and growth”
2024-01-30 16:36:00
Shindo, the Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization, gave a speech on the economy at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime chance to overcome deflation.He said he would create a situation in which income growth outpaces the rise in prices, and aim to increase the earning power of businesses and "increase income." We emphasized our commitment to achieving a virtuous cycle of growth and growth.
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Finance Minister Suzuki’s fiscal speech “The new fiscal year budget bill is a budget that captures changes”
2024-01-30 16:34:00
Finance Minister Suzuki delivered a fiscal speech at a plenary session of both houses of the House of Representatives, calling the budget bill for the new fiscal year 2024 ``a budget to take on challenges that cannot be postponed and to seize the flow of change,'' and called for cooperation in its swift passage. I asked for
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa’s diplomatic speech “For a world where the rule of law and human dignity are protected”
2024-01-30 16:14:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa gave a diplomatic speech at a plenary session of both the House of Representatives, stating that in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, etc., he will promote diplomacy to realize a world where the "rule of law" and "human dignity" are protected. I appealed.
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Prime Minister’s Administrative Policy Speech “Recovering trust in politics and working to revitalize disaster-stricken areas”
2024-01-30 15:54:00
Prime Minister Kishida delivered a policy speech at a plenary session of both the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors, expressing his intention to restore trust in politics by separating the factions of the Liberal Democratic Party from money and personnel affairs. Furthermore, in response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, he established a new headquarters to support recovery and reconstruction with himself at the top, and emphasized his determination to work towards the revitalization of the disaster-stricken areas.
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Economic Revitalization Minister Shindo’s economic speech “Aiming to realize a virtuous cycle of income increase and growth”
2024-01-30 15:30:00
Shindo, the Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization, gave a speech on the economy at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime chance to overcome deflation.He said he would create a situation in which income growth outpaces the rise in prices, and aim to increase the earning power of businesses and "increase income." We emphasized our commitment to achieving a virtuous cycle of growth and growth.
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Finance Minister Suzuki’s fiscal speech “The new fiscal year budget bill is a budget that captures changes”
2024-01-30 15:20:00
Minister of Finance Suzuki delivered a fiscal speech at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, calling the budget bill for the new fiscal year 2024 "a budget to take on challenges that cannot be postponed and grasp the flow of change," and asked for cooperation in quickly enacting it. I did.
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Prime Minister’s Administrative Policy Speech “Recovering trust in politics and working to revitalize disaster-stricken areas”
2024-01-30 15:05:00
Prime Minister Kishida gave a policy speech at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, in which he expressed his intention to restore trust in politics by separating the factions of the Liberal Democratic Party from money and personnel matters. Furthermore, in response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, he established a new headquarters to support recovery and reconstruction with himself at the top, and emphasized his determination to work towards the revitalization of the disaster-stricken areas.
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Four opposition parties demand investigation into kickbacks targeting all Liberal Democratic Party members
2024-01-30 14:18:00
The four opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party, have called for the full details of the incident to be revealed before substantive deliberations on the new fiscal year's budget bill begin regarding the incident involving a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's political funding party. It was agreed that members of Congress should be asked to investigate whether they received kickbacks from factions and submit the results.
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Defense Minister Kihara: Ministry of Defense internal notification banning visiting shrines “Revise as necessary”
2024-01-30 14:17:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Defense Minister Kihara stated that the Ministry of Defense's internal circular banning members of the Self-Defense Forces from visiting religious facilities is an old one that was drawn up approximately 50 years ago, and that the Ministry of Defense may issue a new one as necessary. I have indicated my intention to revise it.
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Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Moriyama ``Consociate system'' ``Carefully consider understanding the necessity''
2024-01-30 14:01:00
Regarding the introduction of a ``joint party system,'' in which members are held responsible in the event of false entries in political funds income and expenditure reports, Liberal Democratic Party General Affairs Chairman Moriyama said that while he understands the necessity, the requirements for application should be carefully considered. This idea was expressed.
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa does not see Aso's remarks as a problem, but says, "I appreciate any feedback."
2024-01-30 13:30:00
At a press conference, Foreign Minister Kamikawa did not view the comments made by Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso as a problem, saying, ``I am aware that there are various opinions and voices, but I appreciate all voices.'' I showed my thoughts.
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Four opposition parties demand investigation into kickbacks targeting all Liberal Democratic Party members
2024-01-30 12:17:00
The four opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party, have called for the full details of the incident to be revealed before substantive deliberations on the new fiscal year's budget bill begin regarding the incident involving a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's political funding party. It was agreed that members of Congress should be asked to investigate whether they received kickbacks from factions and submit the results.
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Liberal Democratic Party Acting Secretary-General Kajiyama “Discuss disclosing the use of political party grants”
2024-01-30 11:39:00
Regarding opposition parties and New Komeito calling for the abolition and transparency of "policy activity funds" paid to members by political parties, LDP Acting Secretary-General Kajiyama said that political party grants, which are funded by taxes and given to political parties by the government, He expressed the idea that issues such as how the money will be used should also be discussed.
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Government decides to impose additional sanctions on Hamas; two people and four organizations will be subject to asset freeze
2024-01-30 11:13:00
Regarding the situation in Israel and Palestine, the Japanese government has added two people and four organizations responsible for fund raising and asset management to the scope of asset freeze, in order to strengthen efforts to cut off the Islamic organization Hamas's source of income. decided to impose additional sanctions.
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Liberal Democratic Party Mogi faction today's meeting calls for dissolution, will it be difficult to gather opinions?
2024-01-30 05:37:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's Motegi faction will hold a meeting on the 30th with members of both houses of the House of Representatives to discuss the nature of the faction. Secretary-General Motegi, who serves as the chairman, is considering clarifying its position as a policy group, but there are some calls for the faction to be disbanded, and it is expected that gathering opinions will be difficult.
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Prime Minister Kishida's policy speech today emphasizes the idea of restoring trust in politics
2024-01-30 05:27:00
Prime Minister Kishida will give a policy speech in the Diet on the 30th, emphasizing his aim to restore trust in politics by separating the factions of the Liberal Democratic Party from money and personnel affairs. In response, the opposition parties plan to intensify their pursuit of the matter, including demanding that representatives ask questions to clarify the facts as soon as possible starting on the 31st.
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