2024-09-14 23:41:00
Regarding the timing of the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election, Komeito leader Yamaguchi indicated that it is possible that the election could take place as early as the voting date of the 27th of next month.
2024-09-14 20:20:00
Regarding the issue of Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito being accused of suspected power harassment, Governor Saito said that he would "decide based on the provisions of the law" how to respond if a motion of no confidence against him were passed, and reiterated his intention to consider dissolving the prefectural assembly, without ruling out the possibility of doing so.
2024-09-14 19:55:00
The nine candidates for the LDP presidential election took part in an open debate hosted by the Japan National Press Club, where they debated economic and fiscal policy, the merits of "optional separate surnames for married couples," and the timing of the dissolution of the House of Representatives and a general election.
2024-09-14 17:59:00
One week has passed since the announcement of the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election, and the four candidates have all criticized the candidates in the LDP presidential election for being reluctant to resolve the issue of politics and money.
2024-09-14 12:33:00
Nine candidates are running for the LDP presidential election, the highest number ever under the current system, and the main issues at stake are party reform in response to the politics and money issue and the nature of political reform. An open debate was held by the Japan National Press Club, where the debate is being discussed. We are providing a simultaneous broadcast of the debate.
2024-09-14 06:45:00
On the 13th, in the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election, the four candidates debated the form of energy policy, including nuclear power.
2024-09-14 06:42:00
One of the main issues at stake in the LDP presidential election is how to reform the party and politics in the wake of the politics and money scandal. Debates are being held over how to deal with the failure to report on political funds and how to handle the "policy activity expenses" paid by the party to lawmakers.
2024-09-14 06:25:00
In response to the allegations against Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture over power harassment, all political parties and independent members of the prefectural assembly are expected to jointly submit a motion of no confidence on the first day of the regular assembly session on the 19th of next week. Governor Saito has indicated that he will consider dissolving the prefectural assembly if the motion is passed, and the governor's decision will be the biggest focus of attention.
2024-09-14 05:12:00
After it was discovered that two Chiba City Council members had prepared and submitted a petition in the names of citizens without their consent, the City Council decided to invalidate the petition and discontinue its deliberations.
