Political News(2024/06/17)
Proposal to amend the Political Funds Control Law: LDP "Should be passed by special committee"; Ishin "Consider holding the bill accountable"
2024-06-17 23:49:00
The Liberal Democratic Party plans to vote on a bill to revise the Political Funds Control Law at a special committee of the House of Councillors on the 18th. The Japan Restoration Party is unsatisfied with the LDP's stance on the disclosure of the use of "research, research and public relations expenses," and plans to consider submitting a motion of censure against Prime Minister Kishida, intensifying the battle between the ruling and opposition parties.
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Cross-party group of lawmakers petitions minister of justice to amend retrial laws
2024-06-17 21:11:00
A group of lawmakers who have been considering a legal system regarding retrials, or the re-running of trials, met with the Minister of Justice on the 17th and submitted a request for legal reform.
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Prime Minister reveals use of "research, research and public relations expenses" without clarifying timing of legislation
2024-06-17 20:43:00
In response to the Japan Restoration Party's urging that legislative measures be taken in the current Diet session to disclose the use of the "research, study and public relations accommodation expenses" paid to Diet members, Prime Minister Kishida did not give a clear response, saying, "I must refrain from mentioning specific dates at this point."
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: Possibility of House of Representatives dissolution "comes down to the thoughts expressed by Prime Minister Kishida"
2024-06-17 19:18:00
When asked by reporters about the possibility of dissolving the House of Representatives if a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet is submitted to the current Diet session, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said, "Prime Minister Kishida has said, 'I am thinking about nothing other than tackling the issues that cannot be put off and producing results,' and that is what he is thinking."
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The LDP proposes that the CDP vote on the amendment to the Political Funds Control Law in the special committee of the House of Councillors tomorrow
2024-06-17 19:09:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Law, the Liberal Democratic Party proposed to the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan that the bill be voted on after Prime Minister Kishida is questioned at a special committee of the House of Councillors on the 18th. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan said that it would like to make a decision based on the Prime Minister's response and has decided not to vote, but to continue discussions.
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Okinawa Prefectural Election: Prefectural ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki fails to secure majority
2024-06-17 18:21:00
In the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly election held on the 16th, the ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki failed to secure a majority. Governor Tamaki will now be forced to manage the prefecture in a tough manner.
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Okinawa Prefectural Election: Prefectural ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki fails to secure majority
2024-06-17 15:57:00
In the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly election held on the 16th, the ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki failed to secure a majority. Governor Tamaki will now be forced to manage the prefecture in a tough manner.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: Possibility of House of Representatives dissolution "comes down to the thoughts expressed by Prime Minister Kishida"
2024-06-17 13:24:00
When asked by reporters about the possibility of dissolving the House of Representatives if a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet is submitted to the current Diet session, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said, "Prime Minister Kishida has said, 'I am thinking about nothing other than tackling the issues that cannot be put off and producing results,' and that is what he is thinking."
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The LDP proposes a vote on the revision of the Political Funds Control Law to the CDP tomorrow at the House of Councillors Special Committee
2024-06-17 12:54:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Law, the Liberal Democratic Party proposed to the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan that the bill be voted on after Prime Minister Kishida is questioned at a special committee of the House of Councillors on the 18th. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan said that it would like to make a decision based on the Prime Minister's response and has decided not to vote, but to continue discussions.
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Okinawa Prefectural Election: Prefectural ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki fails to secure majority
2024-06-17 12:35:00
In the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly election held on the 16th, the ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki failed to secure a majority. Governor Tamaki will now be forced to manage the prefecture in a tough manner.
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Okinawa Prefectural Election: Prefectural ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki fails to secure majority
2024-06-17 12:19:00
In the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly election held on the 16th, the ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki failed to secure a majority. Governor Tamaki will now be forced to manage the prefecture in a tough manner.
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The LDP proposes a vote on the revision of the Political Funds Control Law to the CDP tomorrow at the House of Councillors Special Committee
2024-06-17 11:59:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Law, the Liberal Democratic Party proposed to the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan that the bill be voted on after Prime Minister Kishida is questioned at a special committee of the House of Councillors on the 18th. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan said that it would like to make a decision based on the Prime Minister's response and has decided not to vote, but to continue discussions.
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Chairman Yoshino of Rengo: "Strengthen cooperation between the Democratic Party, the People's Party, and the CDP ahead of the House of Representatives election"
2024-06-17 11:30:00
Rengo Chairman Yoshino met with Democratic Party for the People Representative Tamaki and expressed his desire to strengthen cooperation between the three parties, the Constitutional Democratic Party, and the Democratic Party for the People ahead of the next House of Representatives election.
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Prime Minister Kishida's Activities June 14-16, 2024
2024-06-17 09:44:00
Prime Minister Kishida's activities June 16, 2024 00:18 Welcome ceremony for the World Peace Summit on the Ukraine peace plan in Bürgenstock, central Switzerland 00:49 Plenary meeting 04:05 Depart Zurich Airport 16:44 Arrive at Haneda Airport with his wife Yuko on a government plane 17:00 Depart the airport 17:22 Arrive at the official residence 17:23 Meet with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Murai Hideki (until 17:51)
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The battle between ruling and opposition parties over amendments to the Political Funds Control Law reaches its most critical point this week
2024-06-17 05:08:00
With less than a week until the end of the Diet session, the Liberal Democratic Party is hoping to pass its bill to amend the Political Funds Control Law as early as the 19th. Meanwhile, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) is planning to wait until the results of the party leaders' debate before deciding to submit a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet, claiming that the LDP bill is insufficient. This week will be the climax of the battle between the ruling and opposition parties.
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Okinawa Prefectural Election: Prefectural ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki fails to secure majority
2024-06-17 04:55:00
In the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly election held on the 16th, the ruling party supporting Governor Tamaki failed to secure a majority. Governor Tamaki will now be forced to manage the prefecture in a tough manner.
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