2024-11-13 22:52:00
At the first meeting of vice-ministers since the new Cabinet was formed, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized his intention to take seriously the public's judgement shown in the recent House of Representatives election and to pursue humble and honest politics, and instructed them to make every effort to realize the policies set forth by the administration.
2024-11-13 20:54:00
According to a government official, the government is considering resuming subsidies for electricity and gas charges in January next year and continuing them until March in response to the soaring fuel prices as part of new economic measures to be finalized soon. The government plans to continue coordinating with the ruling party and other parties.
2024-11-13 19:45:00
The crime of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury was established to punish drivers who intentionally drive dangerously and cause death or injury. As there are many cases where the crime does not apply even in dangerous and malicious cases such as drunk driving and driving at high speeds, a Ministry of Justice study group has discussed revising the requirements for application and compiled a draft report. Why is it difficult to apply the crime of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury? Also, what measures have been proposed to prevent tragic accidents?
2024-11-13 19:22:00
According to government sources, it has become clear that the government is considering resuming subsidies for electricity and gas bills in response to the soaring fuel prices from January next year, continuing until March. The government will continue to work with the ruling party and others to include this in the economic measures to be compiled soon. In addition, as a measure to combat rising prices, the government is considering providing subsidies to households not subject to resident tax of 30,000 yen per household, with an additional 20,000 yen per child for households with children.
2024-11-13 19:16:00
The crime of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury was established to punish drivers who intentionally drive dangerously and cause death or injury. As there are many cases where the crime does not apply even in dangerous and malicious cases such as drunk driving and driving at high speeds, a Ministry of Justice study group has discussed revising the requirements for application and compiled a draft report. Why is it difficult to apply the crime of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury? Also, what measures have been proposed to prevent tragic accidents?
2024-11-13 18:15:00
With the inauguration of the second Ishiba Cabinet, the government decided on the appointment of Vice Ministers at an extraordinary Cabinet meeting on the 13th. No LDP lawmakers who were not listed in the political funds report were appointed.
2024-11-13 17:50:00
On the 11th, the Prime Minister nomination election was held, and after a runoff vote, Prime Minister Ishiba was elected as the 103rd Prime Minister. We have summarized the reactions of each party.
2024-11-13 17:27:00
Regarding the review of the so-called "1.03 million yen barrier" requested by the Democratic Party for the People, Miyagi Governor Murai, who also serves as chairman of the National Governors' Association, revealed at a regular press conference on the 13th that if the annual income barrier is revised, Miyagi Prefecture's estimates are that the prefecture as a whole is expected to see a reduction in revenue of approximately 81 billion yen per year.
2024-11-13 16:39:00
Following reports that Chairman Tamaki had an affair with a woman, the Democratic Party for the People has decided to have its ethics committee investigate the matter to see if it violated the party's ethical rules.
2024-11-13 15:22:00
Following the recent House of Representatives election, the chairpersons of the House of Representatives were decided, with seven of the 17 standing committee chairpersons and four of the seven special committee chairpersons being held by opposition lawmakers. Among these, Jun Azumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan was appointed as the Chairperson of the Budget Committee, the first time an opposition lawmaker has held the position in 30 years.
2024-11-13 14:54:00
In order to realize a society free of violence between spouses or romantic partners, Prime Minister Ishiba posted on social media that "DV (domestic violence) and sexual violence are serious violations of human rights," and called for people to make use of a dedicated hotline that provides consultation.
2024-11-13 14:29:00
Following the recent House of Representatives election, the chairpersons of the House of Representatives were decided, with seven of the 17 standing committee chairpersons and four of the seven special committee chairpersons being held by opposition lawmakers. Among these, Jun Azumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan was appointed as the Chairperson of the Budget Committee, the first time an opposition lawmaker has held the position in 30 years.
2024-11-13 14:27:00
Regarding policy discussions with the Democratic Party for the People, LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Onodera said on the 14th that discussions would be held including the chairman of the Tax System Research Council, and expressed his intention to discuss a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier" while keeping in mind that it would result in a decrease in local tax revenues.
2024-11-13 13:59:00
With the ruling party falling short of a majority in the House of Representatives, the Diet Affairs Committee chairmen of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People met, with the Democratic Party for the People requesting the creation of a forum to discuss Diet reform to revitalize deliberations.
2024-11-13 12:33:00
Regarding the "1.3 million yen barrier," which means that anyone with an annual income above 1.3 million yen must pay insurance premiums for national pensions and other benefits, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a bill to the Diet to introduce a system of benefits to people with an annual income of up to 2 million yen, so that their take-home pay is not reduced even if they are required to pay insurance premiums.
2024-11-13 10:55:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities November 12, 2024)
2024-11-13 06:10:00
Defense Minister Nakatani is planning to attend the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (PMA) to be held in Laos in November and meet with his Chinese counterpart. He plans to convey his concerns about airspace violations by Chinese military aircraft, but also to exchange views on the importance of dialogue in preparation for unforeseen circumstances.
2024-11-13 05:53:00
Following Prime Minister Ishiba's indication of his intention to aim to further revise the Political Funds Control Act within the year, the LDP plans to summarize its thinking, including the abolition of the "policy activity expenses" paid by the party to its lawmakers, and then enter into concrete discussions with other parties.
2024-11-13 05:02:00
The number of bullying cases reported in schools across the country reached an all-time high last year, and the government has compiled a list of key measures to prevent bullying in the future, including the establishment of a new expert panel to analyze the causes of bullying.
