Political News(2024/08/31)
Responding to Hyogo Governor Saito to be decided based on next week's 100-article committee meeting, etc., Ishin Secretary-General
2024-08-31 19:23:00
Regarding the document accusing Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito of alleged power harassment, Japan Restoration Party Secretary-General Fujita discussed how to respond with the party's prefectural organization on the 31st, and indicated his intention to decide on how to respond, including whether to submit a motion of no confidence, based on the governor's second testimony to be held next week by the Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee.
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LDP presidential election: Typhoon causes several lawmakers to call to expand support
2024-08-31 18:49:00
Due to the impact of Typhoon Faxai, several candidates in the LDP presidential election canceled local speeches and activities and instead made phone calls to garner support and worked on policies, among other things, to prepare for the election campaign.
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Former Prime Minister Noda: "I'd like to organize my positions and make an announcement on the 5th of next month"
2024-08-31 13:47:00
Former Prime Minister Noda, who has announced his candidacy for the leadership election of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, took part in a festival at a shrine in his hometown of Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture.
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Digital Minister Kono: "If he wins the presidential election and becomes prime minister, he will leave the Aso faction"
2024-08-31 11:47:00
Digital Minister Kono has indicated that if he wins next month's LDP presidential election and becomes prime minister, he will follow the precedent of previous LDP presidents and leave the Aso faction to which he belongs.
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Hyogo Governor Saito to submit motion of no confidence by party made up of CDP and others
2024-08-31 07:14:00
Regarding documents accusing Governor Saito of power harassment, witness questioning was held at the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee, where Governor Saito repeatedly denied the power harassment allegations and said, "I would like to apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable." Meanwhile, a group in the prefectural assembly made up of the Constitutional Democratic Party and others has decided to submit a motion of no confidence at the prefectural assembly to be held next month, saying, "It will be difficult to move the prefectural government forward under Governor Saito."
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Former Prime Minister Noda steps up campaign for CDP leadership election; Izumi puts all his effort into securing sponsors
2024-08-31 06:13:00
In the election for the leadership of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, former Prime Minister Noda is stepping up his activities, including visiting labor unions that support the party. Representative Izumi, who is seeking reelection, continues to do his utmost to secure the sponsors necessary for his candidacy.
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With just 10 days left until the LDP presidential election is announced, preparations for the election campaign are in full swing
2024-08-31 06:12:00
There are just over 10 days until the LDP presidential election is announced on September 12th. Lawmakers planning to run are starting to get fully prepared for the election campaign, setting up election headquarters, renting offices, and discussing policies with fellow lawmakers.
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