2024-05-30 21:44:00
As measures to reduce the burden of electricity and gas charges, which are part of measures to combat high prices, are due to end at the end of this month, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is implementing measures such as paying an "energy allowance" of 3,000 yen per month to middle- and low-income households. We have put together our own countermeasures.
2024-05-30 21:43:00
As the labor shortage in small and medium-sized enterprises becomes more serious, Prime Minister Kishida announced on the 30th, at a meeting attended by representatives from the public and private sectors, that he would strengthen support for initiatives that lead to labor savings in order to improve corporate productivity. I have expressed my intention to do so.
2024-05-30 20:29:00
In the revision talks between the ruling and opposition parties to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party announced its intention to make further amendments to the bill regarding "policy activity expenses" paid by the party, and will present a new proposal on the 31st. Ta. Additionally, the Liberal Democratic Party's goal of passing the bill in the House of Representatives within the month is no longer possible.
2024-05-30 19:21:00
Regarding constitutional amendments, Prime Minister Kishida pointed out that it is a realistic issue to stipulate how to maintain the functions of the Diet in the event of an emergency such as a large-scale disaster, and the Liberal Democratic Party is holding discussions in preparation for proposing an amendment bill. He expressed his desire to accelerate the
2024-05-30 19:01:00
Regarding the entry of businesses other than taxi companies, which is the focus of the ``Japanese version of ride sharing'', the government has decided to proceed with discussions without setting a deadline, including the establishment of new laws.
2024-05-30 17:59:00
TV personality Kuniaki Shimizu has announced his intention to run for the Tokyo gubernatorial election to be held in July.
2024-05-30 17:54:00
Iranian President Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, shocking the world. Although there have been many speculations, the cause of the crash is still unknown. What impact will the death of President Raisi, who was seen as the successor to the supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei, who boasts immense power, have on Iran and on neighboring countries where military conflicts are occurring? Commentator Nobuko Degawa, who has been reporting on Iran for 34 years, will provide a detailed explanation. *Information as of May 30th release. (Video: 6 minutes 56 seconds)
2024-05-30 17:11:00
In the revision talks between the ruling and opposition parties to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party announced its intention to make further amendments to the bill regarding "policy activity expenses" paid by the party, and will present a new proposal on the 31st. Ta. Additionally, the Liberal Democratic Party's goal of passing the bill in the House of Representatives within the month is no longer possible.
2024-05-30 17:04:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's Fukuoka House of Councilors policy council chairman revealed that as a result of donating his own funds to the political party branch of which he is the representative, he received approximately 670,000 yen in income tax and other tax breaks, and from a moral standpoint he returned the entire amount. about it.
2024-05-30 15:17:00
At the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee, the Liberal Democratic Party indicated that it would not rule out the possibility of discussions being carried out by only those parties that support the creation of a draft article to revise the constitution to deal with emergencies such as large-scale disasters. In response, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan argued that priority should be given to reviewing the referendum law, which sets out the procedures for amendment.
2024-05-30 15:10:00
A bill to revise the Local Autonomy Act, which includes special provisions that would 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 passed with a majority of support from both the ruling and opposition parties at a plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 30th. It was sent to the House of Councilors.
2024-05-30 14:32:00
Yamaguchi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Steering Committee, has asked the Speakers of both Houses of the House of Representatives to consider how to use and disclose the former ``Document, Communication, Transportation, and Travel Expenses'' and the current ``Research, Research, and Public Relations Expenses,'' which are paid to members of the Diet. The committee has announced that it will listen to opinions from experts, and based on those opinions, the committee will hold discussions toward amending the law.
2024-05-30 14:25:00
At the ruling and opposition parties' talks to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party announced its intention to make further amendments to the bill regarding "policy activity expenses" paid by the party. On the other hand, the government reiterated its intention not to include the ban on corporate and group donations requested by the opposition parties, and it was decided that discussions would continue.
2024-05-30 14:12:00
Regarding the "Support Fund System" to secure financial resources to combat the declining birthrate, Prime Minister Kishida reiterated his understanding, stating that the creation of the system will significantly expand childcare support benefits such as child allowances. I asked for it.
2024-05-30 13:27:00
At the ruling and opposition parties' talks to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party announced its intention to make further amendments to the bill regarding "policy activity expenses" paid by the party. On the other hand, the government reiterated its intention not to include the ban on corporate and group donations requested by the opposition parties, and it was decided that discussions would continue.
2024-05-30 12:35:00
The costs associated with childbirth vary greatly depending on the region and facility. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare opened a website on the 30th that allows you to check the costs and services of hospitals nationwide that handle childbirth. Based on these measures, we are planning to begin a full-fledged discussion regarding insurance coverage for childbirth expenses, which we are considering introducing next year. (Politics Department Taichi Takahashi)
2024-05-30 12:29:00
At the ruling and opposition parties' talks to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party announced its intention to make further amendments to the bill regarding "policy activity expenses" paid by the party. On the other hand, the government reiterated its intention not to include the ban on corporate and group donations requested by the opposition parties, and it was decided that discussions would continue.
2024-05-30 11:36:00
At the ruling and opposition parties' talks to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party announced its intention to make further amendments to the bill regarding "policy activity expenses" paid by the party. On the other hand, the government reiterated its intention not to include the ban on corporate and group donations requested by the opposition parties, and it was decided that discussions would continue.
2024-05-30 09:37:00
(Prime Minister Kishida, May 29, 2024) 09:07 Departing official residence on foot 09:08 Arriving at official residence 09:26 Courtesy call on Liu Jianchao, Director of Central External Liaison of the Communist Party of China (~09:51) 10:00 Emiko Takashina Liberal Democratic Party Received a proposal from the chairperson of the Project Team on Women's Lifelong Health (until 10:16) 10:27 Courtesy call on U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander Paparo (until 10:38) 10:50 Meeting with Finance Minister Masato Kanda (until 11 :03) 11:09 Meeting with Toshiaki Endo, Chairman of the Japan Sports Association (~11:41) 12:01 Lunch with Hiroshi Moriyama, Chairman of the Party's General Affairs Committee (~12:39) 12:50 Yasunori Kanno, Chairman of the National Lumber Union Federation, Hirata Meeting with Hiroshi, Chairman of the National Federation of Timber Cooperatives (~13:05) 14:10 Meeting with Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Masataka Okano, Director-General Masahiro Kawabe, Director-General for Foreign Policy, Hiroyuki Namazu, Director-General for Asia and Oceania, and Masashi Nakagome, Director-General for Europe (~14:05) :40) 14:45 Received a proposal from Akira Amari, Chairman of the Economic Structural Reform Committee of the Party's New Capitalism Implementation Headquarters (~15:05) 15:06 Meeting with Toshimitsu Mogi, Secretary-General of the Party (~15:25) 16:45 Meeting with US investor Stanley Druckenmiller (until 17:05) 17:16 Meeting between the national and local governments (until 17:32) 17:40 Takeshi Saito, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Iida from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Meeting with Vice-Minister Yuji, Director-General of Economic and Industrial Policy Ryuichi Yamashita, Director-General of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Yoshifumi Murase, and Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Osamu Sudo (until 18:01) 18:45 Depart from the Prime Minister's Office and arrive at Palace Hotel Tokyo in Marunouchi, Tokyo at 18:53. Dinner with party vice president Taro Aso and secretary general Motegi at the Japanese restaurant Wadakura 21:11 Departs from same location 21:16 Arrives at official residence
2024-05-30 08:25:00
Opinions are divided within the government regarding the ``Japanese version of ride sharing'' as to whether businesses other than taxi companies should be allowed to participate. It is expected that final adjustments will be made with the aim of indicating a certain direction by the time the ``substantive policy'' is compiled for this year, which is scheduled for June.
2024-05-30 06:37:00
The Liberal Democratic Party presented an amendment bill on the 29th to revise the Political Funds Control Act. However, as the New Komeito Party remains committed to further lowering the threshold for disclosing the purchasers of party tickets, both parties plan to move quickly to make adjustments.
2024-05-30 05:34:00
Measures to reduce the burden of electricity and gas charges, which have been continued as a measure against soaring prices, will temporarily end after May usage, so the Liberal Democratic Party is considering whether further measures are necessary, taking into account the impact on people's lives if prices rise. I am planning to do so.
2024-05-30 05:18:00
Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, stated that he has no intention of separating the candidate for prime minister from the party representative when aiming for a change of government, and said, ``I am constantly simulating becoming prime minister.''
