Political News(2025/02/05)
Representative Furukawa of the People's Party also gives examples of the proposed standard for welfare benefits, citing the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier"
2025-02-05 22:04:00
Regarding the review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," Deputy Leader of the Democratic Party for the People, Furukawa, revealed that in discussions with the ruling party, he also gave the example of a proposal to raise the income tax deduction amount based on the amount of welfare benefits paid.
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"Right to know one's origins" bill jointly submitted by LDP, Komeito, Nippon Ishin, and Komeito parties
2025-02-05 21:18:00
In order to guarantee the "right to know one's origins" to children born using sperm or eggs donated by a third party, the Liberal Democratic Party, the Japan Restoration Party, and others have submitted a bill to the Diet that includes provisions such as disclosing the name of the donor with their consent.
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First day of "Ministry-by-Ministerial Review" of New Fiscal Year Budget Draft: Opposition parties call for "revise budget proposal"
2025-02-05 21:11:00
In the Diet, the new "Ministerial Review" has begun, which is a system to ask specialized questions to each ministry and agency about the new fiscal year budget proposal. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) has pointed out that the government has excessive reserves in its funds, and that these should be reduced and used for measures to combat rising prices, and has called for the budget proposal to be revised.
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Prime Minister Ishiba meets with former Prime Minister Kishida ahead of the Japan-US summit and receives advice
2025-02-05 21:04:00
Ahead of this week's Japan-U.S. summit meeting, Prime Minister Ishiba met with former Prime Minister Kishida and received advice on how to deal with U.S. President Trump in areas such as security and the economy.
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First day of "Ministry-by-Ministerial Review" of New Fiscal Year Budget Draft: Opposition parties call for "revise budget proposal"
2025-02-05 19:33:00
In the Diet, the new "Ministerial Review" has begun, which is a system to ask specialized questions to each ministry and agency about the new fiscal year budget proposal. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) has pointed out that the government has excessive reserves in its funds, and that these should be reduced and used for measures to combat rising prices, and has called for the budget proposal to be revised.
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Seven opposition parties to hold talks to work together to implement policies that align with their direction
2025-02-05 19:00:00
Policy chiefs from seven opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, met to discuss future responses, including jointly submitting bills to the Diet, and agreed that, taking into account the current situation of a minority ruling party, opposition parties should work together to implement policies on which they agree.
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The ruling and opposition parties plan to submit a bill to amend the Public Election Law regarding election posters to the Diet within this month
2025-02-05 17:37:00
A meeting of ruling and opposition party officials was held to discuss the nature of elections, and the parties broadly agreed to submit a bill to amend the Public Offices Election Act to ban disrespectful content on election posters to the Diet within this month. They also decided to consider measures to prevent the spread of false information on social media.
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Conservative lawmakers meet to discuss selective separate surnames for married couples: "Expand use of nicknames to resolve inconveniences"
2025-02-05 17:35:00
As debate over the optional system of separate surnames for married couples becomes more heated, a group of conservative lawmakers met and repeatedly expressed the opinion that the aim should be to eliminate inconveniences and problems by expanding the use of maiden names as common names for couples.
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Reiwa Provisional Council Subcommittee: Reorganization required in light of aging infrastructure, declining population, etc.
2025-02-05 16:57:00
A subcommittee of the Reiwa Provisional Council for Administrative Reform, comprised of members of the economics community and university professors, has issued a proposal stating that social capital such as infrastructure and public facilities are aging and need updating, and that they should be reorganized and utilized in light of the declining population and fiscal constraints.
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New fiscal year budget proposal: "Ministry-specific review" begins for each ministry
2025-02-05 16:27:00
In the Diet, a new "ministerial review" has begun to allow specialized questioning of each ministry and agency regarding the new fiscal year budget proposal. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) has called for a cut in the government's subsidy program to combat rising prices, claiming that too much is being spent on administrative expenses.
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Prime Minister Ishiba plans to formulate implementation guidelines for securing evacuation shelters in the event of an emergency
2025-02-05 16:23:00
Regarding shelters where residents can evacuate in the event of an emergency, Prime Minister Ishiba indicated his intention to formulate implementation guidelines for securing such shelters by March next year.
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Former Agriculture Minister Nogami at House of Councillors Ethics Committee: "I had no authority to handle faction funds"
2025-02-05 15:40:00
Regarding the issue surrounding political fundraising parties held by LDP factions, former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami, a member of the Abe faction, appeared before the House of Councillors Political Ethics Committee on the 5th and explained that the handling of funds within the faction was decided by the chairman and secretary-general, and that other executives had no authority to do so.
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New fiscal year budget proposal: "Ministry-specific review" begins for each ministry
2025-02-05 15:14:00
In the Diet, a new "ministerial review" has begun to allow specialized questioning of each ministry and agency regarding the new fiscal year budget proposal. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) has called for a cut in the government's subsidy program to combat rising prices, claiming that too much is being spent on administrative expenses.
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New National Land Reinforcement Plan includes measures to deal with aging infrastructure, including repairs and replacement of water and sewer pipes
2025-02-05 15:04:00
In response to the large-scale road collapse that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, the government has decided to include measures to address aging infrastructure, such as intensive repairs and replacement of water supply and sewerage pipes, in its new plan to strengthen the nation's infrastructure.
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Prime Minister Ishiba meets with Osaka Governor and others to "promote ticket sales for the World Expo"
2025-02-05 13:55:00
With the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo approaching in April, Prime Minister Ishiba met with Osaka Governor Yoshimura and others and expressed his intention to work together to promote sales, including the introduction of same-day tickets, in light of the current poor sales of advance tickets.
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New fiscal year budget proposal: "Ministry-specific review" begins for each ministry
2025-02-05 12:04:00
In the Diet, a new "ministerial review" has begun to allow specialized questioning of each ministry and agency regarding the new fiscal year budget proposal. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) has called for a cut in the government's subsidy program to combat rising prices, claiming that too much is being spent on administrative expenses.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa: "Current price rise is economically an inflationary situation"
2025-02-05 11:44:00
Regarding the current rise in prices, Bank of Japan Governor Ueda stated his view that we are in a state of inflation, and Minister for Economic Revitalization Akazawa said, "Economically speaking, it is true that we are in a state of inflation, and there is no particular discrepancy with Governor Ueda's view."
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Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities February 4, 2025
2025-02-05 10:01:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities February 4, 2025)
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Japan-U.S. summit joint statement to clarify strengthening security cooperation
2025-02-05 06:09:00
At his Japan-U.S. summit meeting with U.S. President Trump, Prime Minister Ishiba hopes to position the Japan-U.S. alliance as the cornerstone of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and to confirm that deterrence and response capabilities will be further strengthened. Coordination is underway to include this content in the joint statement.
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New fiscal year budget proposal: "Ministry-specific review" to begin on the 5th, with specialized questioning by each ministry
2025-02-05 05:26:00
The Diet will begin holding "ministerial review" sessions on the new fiscal year budget proposal, in which each ministry will be asked specialized questions. The opposition parties plan to point out wastefulness in the budget proposal and demand that financial resources be allocated to policies that each party considers important, while the ruling parties are expected to check the appropriateness of government projects.
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Prime Minister Ishiba exchanges views with female entrepreneurs, plans to improve the environment for regional revitalization
2025-02-05 05:09:00
Prime Minister Ishiba exchanged views with female entrepreneurs and expressed his intention to promote the creation of an environment in which women can start and work with peace of mind in order to revitalize regional areas. Participants expressed the opinion that "a framework is needed where women can seek advice on know-how and funding for starting a business."
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