Political News(2024/12/12)
The Japanese and U.S. governments confirm that they will work together to enhance "extended deterrence"
2024-12-12 23:34:00
The Japanese and U.S. governments held discussions on "extended deterrence" to protect Japan using U.S. nuclear forces and other capabilities. The two sides shared their views on regional security challenges, such as the progression of military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, and confirmed that they will work together to enhance the power of "extended deterrence."
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Prime Minister Ishiba calls for "amendment of the Entertainment and Amusement Act" to prevent damage caused by malicious host clubs
2024-12-12 21:23:00
In response to a series of problems in which women who have used unscrupulous host clubs are forced into debt due to excessive fees, Prime Minister Ishiba met with members of the LDP's parliamentary group and expressed his intention to expedite the revision of the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act to prevent such victimization.
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LDP research committee recommends change to wording of "reducing dependency on nuclear power" to prime minister
2024-12-12 20:46:00
In preparation for the government's formulation of a new Basic Energy Plan, the LDP's investigative committee has submitted a proposal to Prime Minister Ishiba. The proposal calls for amending the current plan's phrase "reducing dependence on nuclear power generation," among other things.
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LDP and Komeito finalize adjustments regarding start date of income tax hike to secure defense funds
2024-12-12 20:44:00
Regarding tax increases to secure defense funds, the Komeito Party has asked the LDP to reconsider the timing of the start of income tax, and the chairmen of the Tax System Research Councils of both parties will reach a final agreement by the 13th.
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Supplementary budget bill passes the House of Representatives with majority support from LDP, Komeito, Nippon Ishin, and Citizens
2024-12-12 19:54:00
The supplementary budget bill for this fiscal year, which will underpin the new economic measures, was partially revised and put to a vote in the House of Representatives, where it was passed with a majority in favor from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, Japan Restoration Party, and Democratic Party for the People, and sent to the House of Councillors. Since the ruling party has a majority in the House of Councillors, the supplementary budget bill is expected to be enacted in the current Diet session.
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Political funds: Substantial deliberation begins on nine bills between ruling and opposition parties, calls for compromise
2024-12-12 19:37:00
In preparation for the further revision of the Political Funds Control Act, a special committee of the House of Representatives has begun substantive deliberation on nine bills submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties, with some calling for the parties to come to a compromise on common areas such as the establishment of a third-party organization and the abolition of policy activity expenses.
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Supplementary budget bill passes the House of Representatives with majority support from LDP, Komeito, Nippon Ishin, and Citizens
2024-12-12 18:47:00
The supplementary budget bill for this fiscal year, which will underpin the new economic measures, was partially revised and put to a vote in the House of Representatives, where it was passed with a majority in favor from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, Japan Restoration Party, and Democratic Party for the People, and sent to the House of Councillors. Since the ruling party has a majority in the House of Councillors, the supplementary budget bill is expected to be enacted in the current Diet session.
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Hagiuda and all 15 other members of the House of Representatives Ethics Committee to attend, LDP tells CDP
2024-12-12 17:38:00
Regarding how to deal with lawmakers whose income and expenditure reports were not filed, the Liberal Democratic Party has informed the Constitutional Democratic Party that all 15 members, including Koichi Hagiuda, whom the opposition parties have requested to appear before the House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee, have submitted documents requesting their attendance.
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This year's supplementary budget bill passed by majority vote in the House of Representatives
2024-12-12 17:33:00
The supplementary budget for this fiscal year, which will underpin the new economic measures, was partially revised and put to a vote in the House of Representatives, where it was passed with a majority in favor from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, Japan Restoration Party, and Democratic Party for the People, and sent to the House of Councillors. Since the ruling party has a majority in the House of Councillors, the supplementary budget is expected to be enacted in the current Diet session.
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Supplementary budget bill to be voted on and passed in the House of Representatives soon
2024-12-12 16:46:00
The supplementary budget bill for this fiscal year, which will support the new economic measures, has been partially revised and is expected to be put to a vote in the House of Representatives soon. It is expected to be passed with a majority of votes in favor from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, Japan Restoration Party, and Democratic Party for the People, and then sent to the House of Councillors.
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Komeito Tax Commission Chairman Akabane reconsiders "1.03 million yen barrier"; "Agreement contents are vague"
2024-12-12 16:12:00
Regarding the new agreement between the ruling coalition and the Democratic Party for the People to revise the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," Komeito's Akabane, chairman of the Tax System Research Council, pointed out that the "content is vague," and indicated his intention to deepen discussions in tax consultations among the three parties in order to design a concrete system.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: "We will work to create a mechanism to ensure transparency regarding corporate donations"
2024-12-12 15:55:00
During intensive deliberations in the House of Representatives Budget Committee, the opposition parties repeatedly called for a ban on corporate and organizational donations regarding political reform, while Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized his intention to move forward with the creation of a system to ensure transparency.
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Digitalization of the Diet: Confirming direction of rule revisions with expert witnesses participating online
2024-12-12 14:58:00
As part of efforts to digitize the Diet, the ruling and opposition parties in the House of Councillors have confirmed their intention to revise the rules to allow expert witnesses to participate online in committee questioning.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare considers reviewing "high-cost medical care system" and raising upper limit by around 10%
2024-12-12 14:55:00
Regarding the revision of the "High-cost Medical Care System," which limits the out-of-pocket expenses of patients with high medical expenses to a certain amount, it has been learned that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is considering a proposal to raise the upper limit for average annual income categories by around 10% from the current level.
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The House of Councillors Political Ethics Committee held a public review meeting for LDP member Eriko Yamatani and three others
2024-12-12 14:53:00
A meeting of the House of Councillors Political Ethics Review Committee was held, and it was confirmed that a public review meeting would be held for four LDP lawmakers, including Eriko Yamatani, who were not included in the income and expenditure report. It was decided that preparations would be made to hold the meeting within the next week.
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[Explanation] Why did South Korean President Yoon declare martial law in peacetime?
2024-12-12 14:32:00
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol suddenly declared martial law. This caused a strong backlash from the public, as it was "peacetime" and not a state of war or unrest. Although it was lifted just six hours later, police began searching the presidential office and other locations. The opposition party is preparing to once again submit a motion to impeach the president, and South Korea is still in great turmoil. Why did President Yoon declare martial law? Where is South Korea headed in this current state of turmoil? Commentator Takano Hiroshi explains. *Information as of December 12th. (Video: 10 minutes 28 seconds)
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LDP entrusts Tax Commission Chairman Miyazawa with reviewing "1.03 million yen annual income barrier" etc.
2024-12-12 13:11:00
Regarding tax reforms for next fiscal year, the Liberal Democratic Party's Tax Commission has decided to entrust its chairman, Miyazawa, with handling of two items, including a review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," which is currently being discussed by the ruling coalition and the Democratic Party for the People.
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Supplementary budget bill passed by House of Representatives Budget Committee with majority support from LDP, Komeito, Nippon Ishin Party and the public
2024-12-12 13:05:00
The supplementary budget for this fiscal year, which will underpin the new economic measures, was voted on in the House of Representatives Budget Committee and passed with a majority vote from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, Japan Restoration Party, and Democratic Party for the People. After some amendments, it was also passed by the House of Representatives plenary session and will be sent to the House of Councillors.
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LDP, Komeito and Nippon Ishin to set up expert team to discuss free education, etc.
2024-12-12 12:36:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and Japan Restoration Party have agreed to set up a three-party expert team to discuss policy issues in the field of education, including the Restoration Party's proposal to make education free of charge, and discussions will begin within the year.
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House of Representatives Special Committee on Political Reform debates over handling of corporate and group donations
2024-12-12 12:35:00
In preparation for further revisions to the Political Funds Control Act, a special committee of the House of Representatives began substantive deliberations on nine bills submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties, and debates were held over issues such as the treatment of donations from companies and organizations.
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This year's supplementary budget bill to be passed by the House of Representatives Budget Committee soon
2024-12-12 12:10:00
The supplementary budget for this fiscal year, which will underpin the new economic measures, will soon be put to a vote in the House of Representatives Budget Committee, and is expected to pass with a majority vote in favor from the LDP, Komeito, Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party for the People. The general account total for this fiscal year's supplementary budget is approximately 13.9 trillion yen. Following intensive deliberations, the House of Representatives Budget Committee held a closing question-and-answer session with Prime Minister Ishiba and all Cabinet members in attendance. The supplementary budget, along with amendments submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party, will soon be put to a vote, and is expected to pass with a majority vote in favor from the LDP, Komeito, Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party for the People. After some amendments, it will also be passed in the House of Representatives plenary session and sent to the House of Councillors.
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Nine political reform bills to be debated in special Lower House committee tomorrow, ruling and opposition parties reach agreement
2024-12-12 11:27:00
At a board meeting on the morning of the 12th, the House of Representatives Special Committee, which discusses political reform, agreed with the ruling and opposition parties to hold another committee meeting on the 13th, following the one on the 12th, to deliberate on nine bills submitted by each party. The Liberal Democratic Party also proposed to vote on the bills at the committee meeting on the 16th next week, and it was decided that discussions would continue. The Constitutional Democratic Party, citing limited time for deliberation on the bills, proposed to proceed with amendment discussions, to which the Liberal Democratic Party responded that they would like to do so as and when required.
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Japan Restoration Party expresses support for supplementary budget proposal
2024-12-12 10:55:00
Japan Restoration Party co-leader Maehara expressed his intention to support this year's supplementary budget bill, which will support the new economic measures, taking into account that revisions are expected to be made to the budget toward the recovery and reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities December 11, 2024
2024-12-12 10:13:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities December 11, 2024)
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Japan Restoration Party announces "intention to support this year's supplementary budget proposal"
2024-12-12 09:50:00
Japan Restoration Party co-leader Maehara expressed his intention to support this year's supplementary budget bill, which will support the new economic measures, taking into account that revisions are expected to be made to the budget toward the recovery and reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula.
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Supplementary budget bill to be passed in the House of Representatives today, with the public in favor
2024-12-12 05:13:00
On the 11th, the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, and the Democratic Party for the People signed an agreement to revise the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier." In response, the Democratic Party for the People indicated its intention to support this year's supplementary budget bill, which is expected to be passed by a majority vote on the 12th and sent to the House of Councillors.
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