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Political News(2024/09/20)
Rengo decides on new policy to encourage CDP and Citizens to strengthen cooperation ahead of next House of Representatives election
2024-09-20 22:01:00
The central labor union organization, Rengo, has decided on a new policy encouraging the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People to strengthen cooperation, including calling for the two parties to coordinate their candidates as much as possible, in an effort to prevent the ruling party from losing a majority in the next House of Representatives election.
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LDP presidential election: Party's final local speech in Matsue - Industrial promotion and population decline
2024-09-20 18:50:00
The LDP presidential election held its final local speech event in Matsue City, where nine candidates made their case for promoting local industries and addressing the declining population.
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Situation regarding CDP leadership election: Noda receives most votes from lawmakers, followed by Edano; runoff election likely
2024-09-20 18:33:00
In the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election, which will be held on September 23, former Prime Minister Noda has secured the most support from Diet members so far, followed by former leader Edano. However, neither candidate received a majority in the first round of voting, and it is highly likely that a runoff election will be held between the top two candidates.
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Prime Minister Kishida's Activities September 19, 2024
2024-09-20 09:20:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities September 19, 2024)
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CDP leadership election: strengthening efforts to reach out to candidates scheduled for national elections
2024-09-20 06:28:00
With just three days to go until the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election, the camps of the four candidates have decided to step up their outreach, as they believe that the actions of not only Diet members but also those of officially endorsed candidates in national elections for which they have the right to vote could affect the outcome of the party's election.
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LDP presidential election: Street speech in Tokyo, appeals for national image and policies
2024-09-20 06:26:00
The LDP presidential election has entered the second half. On the evening of the 19th, the nine candidates gave street speeches in Tokyo, each outlining the image of the nation they are aiming for and the policies they value.
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Hyogo Prefectural Assembly passes vote of no confidence on Governor Saito, Governor gives no clear indication of future response
2024-09-20 05:00:00
In response to the allegations of power harassment leveled against Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture, the prefectural assembly unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in the governor. This is the fifth such vote against a governor, and Governor Saito stated, "This is a difficult decision for the assembly, and it is also a difficult one for me, so I would like to think about it carefully," without clarifying his future response.
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