Political News(2024/05/28)
Amendment bill to the Basic Act on Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs passed by the House of Councilors Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Committee
2024-05-28 19:53:00
Against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and climate change, a bill to revise the Basic Act on Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, which is considered the ``constitution of agricultural policy'' and includes measures to strengthen food security, was passed in the House of Councilors on the 28th. It was approved by the committee with a majority vote.
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Liberal Democratic Party Gaku Hasegawa's behavior: Results of a survey of prefectural officials: Approximately 30% found it "coercive"
2024-05-28 19:33:00
On the 28th, Hokkaido released the results of an interview survey of senior officials regarding Liberal Democratic Party House of Councilors member Gaku Hasegawa's behavior, and more than 20 officials, about 30% of those surveyed, said they felt he was intimidating. I climbed up. In the future, we plan to formulate guidelines that outline procedures for dealing with harassment.
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Proposals to revise the Immigration Control Act are being deliberated by the House of Councilors Judicial Affairs Committee, with some concerns expressed
2024-05-28 19:08:00
On the 28th, the House of Councilors Judicial Affairs Committee began deliberating a proposed amendment to the Immigration Control Act, which aims to replace the technical training system for foreign workers with a new training and employment system. The proposed amendment would allow foreign nationals to have their permanent residence permits revoked if they intentionally fail to pay taxes. The Immigration Services Agency says, ``It has been pointed out that some permanent residents are not fulfilling their official duties, so we are making adjustments to the system.'' However, people who have lived in Yokohama's Chinatown for many years... There are voices of concern from others.
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Meiji Restoration ``Policy Activities Expenses'' to be reviewed; usage and copies of receipts published
2024-05-28 17:58:00
The Japan Restoration Association, which is advocating for a review of ``policy activity expenses'', is asking for information on how the 6 million yen ``policy activity expenses'' spent over two months were used and copies of receipts, etc., for use as material for discussion. has been announced.
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa praises the “rule of law” clause in the joint declaration of the Japan-China-ROK Summit
2024-05-28 17:54:00
Regarding the joint declaration adopted at the summit meeting of Japan, China and South Korea, Foreign Minister Kamikawa said that China, which is becoming increasingly hegemonic, has agreed to it and that it incorporates the importance of an international order based on the "rule of law." I rated it.
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Ritmin's Ichiro Ozawa criticizes party executives' plans to hold political funding party
2024-05-28 17:10:00
While the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a bill to completely ban political fundraising parties, the party's member of the House of Representatives, Ichiro Ozawa, said, ``Don't hold back until the police arrive.'' It's like that,'' he harshly criticized.
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Negotiations begin on amendments to the Political Funds Control Act; Liberal Democratic Party plans to present amendments on the 29th
2024-05-28 16:56:00
Discussions have begun between the ruling and opposition parties to revise the Political Funds Control Act, with the opposition parties calling for a ban on donations from companies and organizations, and the ruling Komeito Party calling for the inclusion of provisions to revise the law. In response, the Liberal Democratic Party took the matter back to consider, and on the 29th announced its idea of presenting a revised proposal.
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Political Funds Control Law revised: Opposition parties to request inclusion of ban on donations from companies and organizations
2024-05-28 15:40:00
In order to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the directors of the opposition party of the special committee of the House of Representatives met before the ruling and opposition parties discussed amendments to the bill, and called for the banning of corporate and group donations, which they are both calling for, to be included. We agreed to go.
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Collapsed buildings in 4 prefectures affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake can now be demolished with one person's application
2024-05-28 15:00:00
The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Environment have announced that the four prefectures affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake will be able to smoothly dismantle and remove buildings that have collapsed or burned down.Even if there are multiple owners, one person can apply for demolition. We have issued a document stating what we can do.
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Komei Policy Research Council Chairman Takagi undergoes medical treatment due to poor health, expected return in mid-July
2024-05-28 14:34:00
Komeito representative Yamaguchi revealed that Political Affairs Research Chairman Takagi is continuing to receive medical treatment due to poor health, and explained that he is expected to return to work in mid-July this year.
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Amendment to the Local Autonomy Act to require the national government to report after the fact passed the House of Representatives General Affairs Committee
2024-05-28 14:32:00
A bill to revise the Local Autonomy Act, which includes special provisions that allow the national government to issue necessary instructions to local governments in the event of a serious situation such as an infectious disease or disaster, was approved by the House of Representatives General Affairs Committee on the 28th. The bill was passed with a majority vote, with an amendment requiring reporting.
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Political Funds Control Law revised: Opposition parties to request inclusion of ban on donations from companies and organizations
2024-05-28 13:55:00
In order to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the directors of the opposition party of the special committee of the House of Representatives met before the ruling and opposition parties discussed amendments to the bill, and called for the banning of corporate and group donations, which they are both calling for, to be included. We agreed to go.
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Political Funds Control Law revised: Opposition parties to request inclusion of ban on donations from companies and organizations
2024-05-28 13:10:00
In order to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the directors of the opposition party of the special committee of the House of Representatives met before the ruling and opposition parties discussed amendments to the bill, and called for the banning of corporate and group donations, which they are both calling for, to be included. We agreed to go.
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Political Funds Control Law revised: Opposition parties to request inclusion of ban on donations from companies and organizations
2024-05-28 11:56:00
In order to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the directors of the opposition party of the special committee of the House of Representatives met before the ruling and opposition parties discussed amendments to the bill, and called for the banning of corporate and group donations, which they are both calling for, to be included. We agreed to go.
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Revision of the Political Funds Control Act Consultation to revise the bill between the ruling and opposition parties starting today
2024-05-28 11:19:00
Discussions will begin on the 28th to revise the bill between the ruling and opposition parties in order to revise the Political Funds Control Act. While the Liberal Democratic Party is considering maintaining the basic structure of the bill and including a provision in the appendix to review its contents after the law goes into effect, the opposition party plans to call for drastic revisions.
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North Korea's military reconnaissance satellite launch fails as new rocket explodes in mid-air
2024-05-28 10:48:00
North Korea announced on the 27th that its fourth attempt to launch a military reconnaissance satellite since last November failed when the first stage of its new rocket exploded in mid-air. It seems that they will try to launch again after investigating the cause, but if it takes time to overcome the defect, it is expected that the plan to launch three additional units this year will be affected.
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The issue is whether the Japan-China-South Korea summit can become a regular event and strengthen the relationship between the three countries.
2024-05-28 06:05:00
At the trilateral summit meeting held for the first time in four and a half years, the three countries confirmed the need to hold regular meetings without interruption. The challenge for Japan, which will be the next host, will be whether it can regularize the meetings and strengthen the relationship between the three countries, while there are still pending issues.
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Approximately 30% of Hokkaido officials answered that “Liberal Democratic Party leader Gaku Hasegawa’s words and actions are intimidating”
2024-05-28 05:00:00
In an interview survey conducted by Hokkaido of senior officials regarding the behavior of Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Councilors Gaku Hasegawa, it was found that over 20 officials, or about 30% of those surveyed, said they felt he was intimidating. Ta. Michi plans to make the announcement public on the 28th and inform Mr. Hasegawa himself.
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Revision of the Political Funds Control Act Consultation to revise the bill between the ruling and opposition parties starting today
2024-05-28 04:28:00
Discussions will begin on the 28th to revise the bill between the ruling and opposition parties in order to revise the Political Funds Control Act. While the Liberal Democratic Party is considering maintaining the basic structure of the bill and including a provision in the appendix to review its contents after the law goes into effect, the opposition party plans to call for drastic revisions.
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Japan's version of ride sharing: "We shouldn't jump to conclusions too quickly", Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito
2024-05-28 04:10:00
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito met with Digital Minister Kono, who is in charge of regulatory reform, regarding the so-called "Japanese version of ride sharing" that started in April this year, and said that a conclusion should not be drawn too quickly regarding the entry of companies other than taxi operators. I told you my thoughts.
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Prime Minister Kishida's movements May 27, 2024
2024-05-28 04:06:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's activities May 27, 2024) 09:57 Photo taken with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and South Korean President Yoon Sung-nyeol at the Blue House State Guest House in Seoul, South Korea 10:00 Japan-China-South Korea Summit Meeting (until 11:14) 11 :31 Joint press announcement by the three leaders (~11:47) 12:10 Attended the "Japan-Japan-Korea Business Summit" held at the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry with Prime Minister Lee Qiang and President Yoon Seong-yeol, and gave greetings (~12:45) 14:43 Depart from Seoul Air Force Base on the outskirts of Seoul on a government plane 16:33 Arrive at Haneda Airport on a government plane 16:51 Depart from the same airport 17:12 Arrive at the Prime Minister's Office 17:48 Monthly Economic Report Related Cabinet Meeting (~18:00) 01) 18:27 Interviews with media companies (~18:28) 18:29 Depart from the official residence on foot and arrive at the official residence at 18:30
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