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Political News(2025/02/16)
Ishin Party co-leader Maehara calls for "flexible response" to upper limit on financial support for private high schools
2025-02-16 15:25:00
Regarding the free high school tuition, Japan Restoration Party co-leader Maehara has indicated that he would like to be flexible in discussing the upper limit of subsidies for private high schools in future discussions with the ruling party, rather than sticking to the party's proposal to raise the limit to around 630,000 yen.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa: "Exclude rice from tariff measures" [Sunday Debate]
2025-02-16 11:43:00
Regarding the tariff measures being considered by the Trump administration in the United States, Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa stated on NHK's "Sunday Debate" that he intends to carefully explain Japan's contributions to the American economy, seek understanding, and continue to urge that Japan be excluded from the tariff measures.
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Iwatake Naotomi: "Russia must not end the invasion as the victor"
2025-02-16 07:04:00
While attending the Munich Security Conference in Germany, Foreign Minister Iwaki pointed out that "the invasion of Ukraine must not end with Russia as the winner," and expressed his view that it is necessary to achieve a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Iwasaki asks US Secretary of State Rubio to exclude Japan from "reciprocal tariffs"
2025-02-16 06:59:00
While visiting Germany, Foreign Minister Iwaki held a brief exchange of views with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, requesting that Japan not be included in the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" that the Trump administration is considering introducing.
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Prime Minister Ishiba to exchange views with mid-sized company executives with the aim of achieving wage increases
2025-02-16 05:07:00
Aiming to realize wage increases across a wide range of industries, Prime Minister Ishiba will soon hold roundtable discussions with managers of medium-sized companies and medical and nursing care providers. With an eye on the concentrated response date for the spring labor offensive next month, he plans to personally appeal for cooperation in raising wages and foster momentum.
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At the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Minister Iwatake expresses determination to continue support for Ukraine
2025-02-16 01:48:00
The first meeting of foreign ministers of the G7 countries since the inauguration of the Trump administration in the United States was held in Munich in southern Germany. As President Trump expressed his desire to bring about an early end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Iwasaki expressed his determination to continue supporting Ukraine.
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