2024-05-14 23:59:00
On the night of the 14th, former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Ishiba attended a meeting with former Prime Minister Koizumi and former Vice President Yamazaki. Mr. Koizumi reportedly told Mr. Ishiba his opinion that to become prime minister, one needs not only talent and hard work but also luck.
2024-05-14 21:46:00
With the number of elderly people living alone expected to increase rapidly, a joint meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party has compiled a proposal calling on the government to establish a comprehensive support system, including procedures for hospitalization and death.
2024-05-14 20:39:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa said that it was "extremely unfortunate" that an American Republican senator said that dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was "the right decision to end the war," but he did not address the reality of the atomic bombings. He expressed his intention to make efforts to promote understanding.
2024-05-14 19:51:00
In response to the issue of people developing kidney disease after taking supplements containing red yeast rice, which Kobayashi Pharmaceutical had registered as a food with functional claims, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) has decided that if a food with functional claims causes health damage. has submitted a bill to the Diet that includes the creation of a system that requires prompt reporting.
2024-05-14 19:29:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Regulation Act, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is preparing to jointly submit a bill with the Democratic Party of the People that would suspend a portion of political party grants in the event that a member is indicted for violating the Regulations Act. We agreed to include this, and from the 15th onwards, we will proceed with final adjustments among the working parties.
2024-05-14 18:39:00
Executives of the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito held a meeting, and the Liberal Democratic Party asked for cooperation in drafting a bill based on the outline of the ruling party's proposal to revise the Political Funds Control Act. We conveyed the recognition that it would be difficult to put into law matters on which the two parties have not yet bridged the gap, such as the standard amount for disclosing personal information.
2024-05-14 17:56:00
Aichi Prefecture has decided to revoke the designation of a group home for people with disabilities operated by a company in Minato Ward, Tokyo, after it was found to have fraudulently claimed compensation for welfare services for the disabled. Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi asked whether to apply the so-called "association system," which disallows the renewal of the designation of all other offices of the same company in the event that a company's organizational involvement is recognized. I can't make a statement, but I would like to respond appropriately."
2024-05-14 17:29:00
Political Affairs Research Chairman Otokita of the Japan Restoration Association has decided to strengthen countermeasures in light of the recent by-election for the House of Representatives, in which the political group Tsubasa no Toi's camp was searched by the police for interfering with election activities. He reiterated his intention to seek cooperation from all parties toward the necessary legal reforms.
2024-05-14 16:50:00
Executives of the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of the People held talks regarding the revision of the Political Funds Regulation Act, with the aim of jointly submitting a bill that would suspend a portion of political party grants if a member is indicted for violating the Political Funds Regulation Act. We will continue to discuss measures to take.
2024-05-14 16:29:00
Political Affairs Research Chairman Otokita of the Japan Restoration Association has decided to strengthen countermeasures in light of the recent by-election for the House of Representatives, in which the political group Tsubasa no Toi's camp was searched by the police for interfering with election activities. He reiterated his intention to seek cooperation from all parties toward the necessary legal reforms.
2024-05-14 16:11:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, Prime Minister Kishida conveyed to Komeito representative Yamaguchi that the Liberal Democratic Party would like to proceed with the drafting of the bill and demonstrate to the Komeito party. In response, Mr. Yamaguchi argued that it was necessary to listen to the ideas of opposition parties and make efforts to build a broad consensus.
2024-05-14 15:40:00
The House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics has unanimously decided to request explanations from the 44 members involved after receiving a complaint from the opposition party regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. I plan to confirm whether or not they intend to attend by the 20th next week.
2024-05-14 15:28:00
Aichi Prefecture has decided to revoke the designation of a group home for people with disabilities operated by a company in Minato Ward, Tokyo, after it was found to have fraudulently claimed compensation for welfare services for the disabled. Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi asked whether to apply the so-called "association system," which disallows the renewal of the designation of all other offices of the same company in the event that a company's organizational involvement is recognized. I can't make a statement, but I would like to respond appropriately."
2024-05-14 14:55:00
The revised Public Interest Corporation Certification Act, which allows incorporated associations and foundations responsible for public services to set aside a portion of their income as funds for future activities, was unanimously passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 14th.
2024-05-14 14:42:00
The bill to amend the Local Autonomy Act, which includes special provisions that allow the national government to issue necessary instructions to local governments even if there is no provision in a separate law, in the event of a serious situation such as an infectious disease or disaster, has been passed by the House of Representatives. Substantive deliberations have begun at the General Affairs Committee. Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto asked for understanding, saying that the proposal was made after considering various individual laws.
2024-05-14 14:38:00
Executives of the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of the People held talks regarding the revision of the Political Funds Regulation Act, with the aim of jointly submitting a bill that would suspend a portion of political party grants if a member is indicted for violating the Political Funds Regulation Act. We will continue to discuss measures to take.
2024-05-14 14:13:00
Executives of the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of the People held talks regarding the revision of the Political Funds Regulation Act, with the aim of jointly submitting a bill that would suspend a portion of political party grants if a member is indicted for violating the Political Funds Regulation Act. We will continue to discuss measures to take.
2024-05-14 12:53:00
Executives of the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of the People held talks regarding the revision of the Political Funds Regulation Act, with the aim of jointly submitting a bill that would suspend a portion of political party grants if a member is indicted for violating the Political Funds Regulation Act. We will continue to discuss measures to take.
2024-05-14 12:10:00
Executives of the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of the People held talks regarding the revision of the Political Funds Regulation Act, with the aim of jointly submitting a bill regarding measures to suspend political party grants if a member is prosecuted for violating the Political Funds Regulation Act. We have decided to continue discussions.
2024-05-14 11:02:00
Regarding the fact that a representative of South Korea's second-largest opposition party landed on Takeshima in Shimane Prefecture on the 13th and claimed territorial rights, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi called it ``extremely regrettable,'' strongly protesting to the South Korean government and calling for measures to prevent a recurrence. I made it clear what I asked for.
2024-05-14 10:09:00
Prime Minister Kishida’s movements May 13, 2024
2024-05-14 07:05:00
In order to attract foreign companies to establish bases and factories in Japan, the government has decided to create an environment that will attract talented people from India and Southeast Asia, who are strong in IT, to Japan.
2024-05-14 05:10:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Democratic Party of Japan said that they generally have the same direction, including a review of "policy activity expenses," and made arrangements such as senior leaders meeting on the 14th in order to jointly submit the bill. We are planning to move forward with this.
2024-05-14 05:00:00
In the by-election for Tokyo's 15th Ward of the House of Representatives held last month, the political group Tsubasa no Toi's camp interfered with the election activities of other camps, and on the 13th, the Metropolitan Police Department suspended the group's affairs on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act. I searched places etc. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to proceed with analysis of the confiscated computers and mobile phones, and to investigate in detail the purpose and planning of the series of activities.
