Political News(2024/11/19)
CDP summarizes House of Representatives election results: "Strategy to maximize opposition seats in House of Councillors election"
2024-11-19 21:26:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) has compiled a summary of the recent House of Representatives election. While it achieved great success by forcing the ruling party to lose its majority, it stated that support from independent voters and votes in proportional representation remained flat, and that it will now develop a strategy to maximize the number of seats for the opposition parties in next year's House of Councillors election.
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Chinese military aircraft violates Japanese airspace: "Force majeure, no intention of incursion" explained
2024-11-19 21:18:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that it has received an explanation from China regarding the violation of Japanese airspace by a Chinese military aircraft in August this year. The explanation was that "the aircraft encountered air current obstruction and entered Japanese airspace for a short period due to unavoidable circumstances. There was no intention to 'invade.'"
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LDP Political Reform Headquarters: "Party reform plan aims to abolish policy activity expenses"
2024-11-19 20:20:00
Regarding the further revision of the Political Funds Control Act, senior officials of the Liberal Democratic Party's Political Reform Headquarters met and confirmed that the party's political reform proposal will include abolishing policy activity expenses.
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National Association of Governors: "Reconsider the '1.03 million yen barrier' and take local governments into consideration"
2024-11-19 19:26:00
The National Association of Governors has called on LDP Tax System Research Committee Chairman Miyazawa to consider the review of the so-called "1.03 million yen barrier" requested by the Democratic Party for the People, as it could result in reduced revenue for local governments.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: "We will do everything we can to ensure the return of the abductees, regardless of whether they are certified as abductors or not"
2024-11-19 19:24:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi met with members of the association of families of so-called "specially designated missing persons," who it cannot be ruled out may have been abducted by North Korea, and emphasized his intention to make every effort to realize the early return of all victims, regardless of whether they are recognized as abduction victims or not.
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Members of the House of Representatives Budget Committee visit disaster-hit areas to restore and rebuild Noto Peninsula
2024-11-19 19:22:00
Regarding the restoration and reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula, members of the House of Representatives Budget Committee visited Ishikawa Prefecture and inspected the areas affected by the earthquake and torrential rains. Chairman Yasuzumi expressed his intention to hold thorough discussions between the ruling and opposition parties so that a supplementary budget can be created that will quickly deliver effective support to the affected areas.
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LDP and Komeito to renegotiate new economic stimulus package proposal after public approval
2024-11-19 19:01:00
Regarding new economic measures, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito presented a revised proposal in response to the request from the Democratic Party for the People to include wording that would lead to a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." The Democratic Party for the People expressed its appreciation for the proposal, and it was decided that the two parties would hold another meeting on the 20th.
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LDP and Komeito to propose establishment of "ruling and opposition party consultation forum" for revising Political Funds Control Law
2024-11-19 18:57:00
Regarding the further revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party have confirmed that they will soon propose to the opposition parties that a forum for ruling and opposition party discussions be set up, with the aim of realizing this through broad understanding that transcends party affiliation.
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Government Tax Commission Experts Meeting: Opinions calling for verification of effectiveness of tax breaks for small and medium-sized enterprises
2024-11-19 18:41:00
At a meeting of experts on the 19th, the Government Tax System Research Council discussed preferential corporate tax measures for small and medium-sized enterprises, with many calling for verification of their effectiveness, including on attitudes toward growth investment.
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Cabinet ministers and party leaders make comments about the influence of social media in the Hyogo Prefectural Gubernatorial Election
2024-11-19 18:39:00
On the 17th, voting took place in the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election, and cabinet ministers and others made a series of statements regarding the fact that social media has been said to have had a major influence on the election.
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Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito holds inauguration press conference: "I will start from scratch with a humble heart"
2024-11-19 18:21:00
Governor Saito Motohiko, who was elected for the second time in the Hyogo Prefectural Gubernatorial election, held an inauguration press conference where he stated, "I will start from scratch with a humble heart," and expressed his intention to promote support for young people.
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Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito holds inauguration press conference: "I will start from scratch with a humble heart"
2024-11-19 17:58:00
Governor Saito Motohiko, who was elected for the second time in the Hyogo Prefectural Gubernatorial election, held an inauguration press conference where he stated, "I will start from scratch with a humble heart," and expressed his intention to promote support for young people.
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Okinawa heavy rains fall outside of disaster relief law standards, says Minister of Disaster Management
2024-11-19 17:27:00
Regarding the slow response by the Okinawa prefectural government in Okinawa, where record-breaking rains hit this month, making it difficult to apply the Disaster Relief Act, which would allow support to victims at national expense, Minister of Disaster Management Sakai stated his intention to use this case as a lesson and to provide careful advice to affected local governments so that they can apply the law without hesitation.
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Minister of Child Policy Mihara: "Economic measures include measures to improve support for young people to get married"
2024-11-19 16:59:00
Regarding the government's new economic measures, Minister of State for Children's Policy Mihara expressed her desire to include measures to improve support for young people who wish to get married, while also keeping in mind the need to make the economy and society sustainable.
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Foreign Minister Iwasaki: "Coordination is underway to realize mutual visits between the Japanese and Chinese foreign ministers at an early date"
2024-11-19 16:07:00
Following the confirmation at the recent Japan-China summit that the foreign ministers would make mutual visits, Foreign Minister Iwao expressed his intention to work energetically to make this happen as soon as possible.
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LDP Secretary-General of the House of Councillors, Matsuyama: "Lawmakers who have not been included should explain themselves at the Political Ethics Committee"
2024-11-19 16:00:00
Regarding how to deal with lawmakers who have not reported their political funding income and expenditure reports, LDP Secretary-General of the House of Councillors, Matsuyama, indicated his intention to encourage lawmakers who are required to give explanations before the House of Councillors Political Ethics Committee to attend.
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Former Minister of State for the World Expo, Wakamiya, appointed as Special Advisor to the Minister of Defense
2024-11-19 14:16:00
Defense Minister Nakatani has decided to appoint Kenji Wakamiya, former Minister in charge of the World Expo and former Vice Minister of Defense, as Special Advisor to the Minister of Defense to seek advice on strengthening the foundations of the defense industry.
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Agriculture Minister calls on prefectures to take thorough preventive measures against bovine infectious diseases
2024-11-19 13:21:00
Following the first confirmed cases of cattle infected with the bovine infectious disease "lumpy skin disease" in Japan in Fukuoka Prefecture, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto has indicated his intention to call on prefectures to implement thorough quarantine measures to prevent the spread of infection.
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Defense Minister Nakatani to visit Laos from 20th to attend expanded defense ministers' meeting
2024-11-19 13:19:00
Defense Minister Nakatani will visit Laos from the 20th to attend the ASEAN-ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (PMA), which will be held between the United States, China, and other countries. He hopes to work together to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Social media influence in Hyogo gubernatorial election: Cabinet ministers and others make comments
2024-11-19 12:59:00
On the 17th, voting took place in the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election, and cabinet ministers and others made a series of statements regarding the fact that social media has been said to have had a major influence on the election.
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LDP and Komeito to adjust wording of "1.03 million yen barrier" including consideration in tax reform debate
2024-11-19 12:52:00
Regarding the government's new economic measures, the Democratic Party for the People is calling for the inclusion of wording that would lead to a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." As a result, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito have decided to continue to adjust the wording, including considering it in future discussions on tax reform.
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Hyogo: Re-elected Governor Saito Motohiko receives certificate of election
2024-11-19 12:30:00
Motohiko Saito, who was elected for a second time in the Hyogo Prefectural Governor election held on the 17th, received his certificate of election at the prefectural office on the 19th and took office as governor.
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LDP and Komeito to propose establishment of "ruling and opposition party consultation forum" for revising Political Funds Control Law
2024-11-19 12:01:00
Regarding the further revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party have confirmed that they will soon propose to the opposition parties that a forum for ruling and opposition party discussions be set up, with the aim of realizing this through broad understanding that transcends party affiliation.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities November 18, 2024
2024-11-19 10:08:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities November 18, 2024)
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Prime Minister Ishiba meets with Canadian Prime Minister for the first time "Cooperation in the fields of economy and security"
2024-11-19 06:29:00
Prime Minister Ishiba met with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau while in Brazil for the first time since taking office. The two leaders agreed to continue cooperating in the fields of economy and security, as well as to work together towards the success of the G7 Summit, which Canada will chair next year.
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Prime Minister Ishiba meets with British Prime Minister for the first time, agreeing to establish economic version of "2+2"
2024-11-19 06:23:00
Prime Minister Ishiba met with British Prime Minister Starmer while in Brazil for the first time since taking office, and the two leaders agreed to establish a new framework for economic discussions between foreign and economic ministers, a so-called economic version of "2+2."
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LDP and Komeito to adjust wording of "1.03 million yen barrier" including consideration in tax reform debate
2024-11-19 05:14:00
Regarding the government's new economic measures, the Democratic Party for the People is calling for the inclusion of wording that would lead to a review of the so-called "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." As a result, the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito have decided to continue to adjust the wording, including considering it in future discussions on tax reform.
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LDP Political Reform Headquarters Executives to finalize adjustments on handling of policy activity expenses, etc.
2024-11-19 05:06:00
In anticipation of further revisions to the Political Funds Control Act, the LDP's Political Reform Headquarters will hold a meeting on the 19th with its executives to finalize adjustments regarding the handling of policy activity expenses, among other matters.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare adjusts to revise pension system for employed elderly
2024-11-19 05:04:00
It has been learned that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is reviewing the "employed elderly pension" system, which reduces pensions for people aged 65 or older who earn a certain amount of income, to ensure that the system does not discourage elderly people from working. The ministry is considering either raising the income threshold at which pensions are reduced or abolishing the system altogether.
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Prime Minister Ishiba at the G20 Summit: "Sharing Japan's disaster prevention measures to reduce damage"
2024-11-19 05:02:00
At the G20 Summit that opened in Brazil, Prime Minister Ishiba noted that large-scale natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons are occurring frequently around the world, and called for sharing Japan's disaster prevention efforts with other countries in order to help reduce damage.
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60% of respondents think Trump's election as US president will have a "negative impact" on Japan
2024-11-19 05:00:00
In an NHK opinion poll, people were asked what impact they thought the election of Republican candidate Donald Trump as the new president of the United States in the presidential election would have on Japan. 60% of respondents said it would have a negative impact.
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