Political News(2025/03/04)
New fiscal year budget bill passed by the House of Representatives plenary session, first amendment in 29 years
2025-03-04 21:06:00
The new fiscal year budget proposal was amended based on an agreement between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party, and the Japan Restoration Party, and was voted on in the House of Representatives plenary session and passed by a majority vote. This is the first time in 29 years that the government's initial budget proposal has been amended in the Diet. The second half of this article also reports on the reactions of each political party.
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New fiscal year budget bill passed by the House of Representatives plenary session, first amendment in 29 years
2025-03-04 20:04:00
The new fiscal year budget proposal was amended based on an agreement between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party, and the Japan Restoration Party, and was voted on in the House of Representatives plenary session and passed by a majority vote. This is the first time in 29 years that the government's initial budget proposal has been amended in the Diet. The second half of this article also reports on the reactions of each political party.
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[Full report] Hyogo Prefecture 100-Article Committee Report: "There were major problems with the prefecture's response"
2025-03-04 19:13:00
The Hyogo Prefectural 100-Article Committee, which is investigating the whistleblower documents of Governor Saito, compiled its report on the 4th. The report noted that the allegations of power harassment "contained certain facts," but pointed out that the prefecture's response to the whistleblower documents "lacked objectivity and fairness throughout, and there were major problems." The second half of the article provides more details about the report and the history of the Hundred-Article Committee so far.
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A bill to revise the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier" passed in the House of Representatives plenary session
2025-03-04 19:06:00
A vote was held on the House of Representatives plenary session on the 4th regarding a bill related to tax reform. The bill was passed by a majority vote with amendments made to the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," including raising the minimum taxable income to 1.6 million yen.
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The House of Representatives passes a bill to amend the Public Election Law to ban offensive election posters
2025-03-04 18:42:00
A bill to amend the Public Offices Election Act to prohibit the inclusion of disrespectful content in election posters was put to a vote in the House of Representatives, passed with a majority in favor from the Liberal Democratic Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and other parties, and sent to the House of Councillors.
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New fiscal year budget bill passed by the House of Representatives plenary session, first amendment in 29 years
2025-03-04 18:33:00
The new fiscal year budget proposal was amended based on an agreement between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party, and the Japan Restoration Party, and was then voted on in the House of Representatives plenary session, where it was passed by a majority vote. This is the first time in 29 years that the government's initial budget proposal has been amended in the Diet.
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LDP sets up working group to consider lowering voting age
2025-03-04 18:10:00
In an effort to increase young people's interest in politics, the Liberal Democratic Party has set up a working group to specifically consider lowering the age at which people can run for election.
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Hyogo Prefecture 100-Article Committee Report: "There were major problems with the prefecture's response"
2025-03-04 17:47:00
The Hyogo Prefectural Government's 100-Article Committee, which is investigating the whistleblower documents filed by Governor Saito, compiled its report on the 4th. While stating that the allegations of power harassment "contained certain facts," it pointed out that the prefecture's response to the whistleblower documents "lacked objectivity and fairness throughout, and there were major problems."
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New fiscal year budget bill passed by the House of Representatives plenary session, first amendment in 29 years
2025-03-04 17:38:00
The new fiscal year budget proposal was amended based on an agreement between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party, and the Japan Restoration Party, and was then voted on in the House of Representatives plenary session, where it was passed by a majority vote. This is the first time in 29 years that the government's initial budget proposal has been amended in the Diet.
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Hyogo Prefecture 100-Article Committee Report: "There were major problems with the prefecture's response"
2025-03-04 17:17:00
The Hyogo Prefectural Government's 100-Article Committee, which is investigating the whistleblower documents filed by Governor Saito, compiled its report on the 4th. While stating that the allegations of power harassment "contained certain facts," it pointed out that the prefecture's response to the whistleblower documents "lacked objectivity and fairness throughout, and there were major problems."
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New fiscal year budget bill passed by the House of Representatives plenary session, first amendment in 29 years
2025-03-04 16:51:00
The new fiscal year budget proposal was amended based on an agreement between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party, and the Japan Restoration Party, and was then voted on in the House of Representatives plenary session, where it was passed by a majority vote. This is the first time in 29 years that the government's initial budget proposal has been amended in the Diet.
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The House of Representatives Financial Services Committee passed a bill to revise the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier"
2025-03-04 16:28:00
A vote was held in the House of Representatives' Financial Services Committee on tax-related bills, which included a revision of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," as well as an amendment by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party to raise the minimum taxable income to 1.6 million yen. Both bills were passed with a majority vote from the three parties, including the Japan Restoration Party.
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"Moritomo documents" to be gradually disclosed in about one month, with key documents to be disclosed within one year
2025-03-04 15:27:00
Regarding the falsification of the Ministry of Finance's approval documents related to Moritomo Gakuen, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has announced his intention to begin gradually disclosing related documents submitted to prosecutors within the next month, with the main documents to be disclosed within a year.
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Russia indefinitely bans entry of nine people, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Iwasaki, as a countermeasure against sanctions
2025-03-04 15:23:00
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that it would indefinitely ban foreign minister Iwao and nine other representatives of Japanese organizations and companies from entering Russia, citing the sanctions imposed by Japan.
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Kokumin Party's Tamaki returns as leader, "Aiming for 21 or more seats in the Upper House election"
2025-03-04 14:22:00
After being reported for an extramarital affair with a woman and being suspended from his post for three months, Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People has returned to his position as leader. After apologizing once again, Tamaki stated his intention to implement policies to increase take-home pay and to aim for 21 or more seats in the House of Councillors election, including seats not up for election, which would allow him to submit bills with a budget.
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New fiscal year budget proposal and amendments passed by majority vote in House of Representatives Budget Committee
2025-03-04 14:06:00
The new fiscal year budget proposal and the amendment based on the three-party agreement between the ruling party and the Japan Restoration Party were voted on in the House of Representatives Budget Committee, and both were passed by a majority vote. The budget proposal will be amended to reflect specific measures for free education, and then passed by the House of Representatives plenary session and sent to the House of Councillors.
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The number of LDP members last year was about 1.03 million, a decrease of more than 60,000 from the previous year.
2025-03-04 13:48:00
The Liberal Democratic Party announced that the number of party members last year was approximately 1.03 million, down by more than 60,000 from the year before. With the issue of faction political fundraising parties in mind, Obuchi, head of the party's organizational and campaign headquarters, said, "The situation surrounding the party was tough, but we were able to maintain the number at the 1 million mark."
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New fiscal year budget proposal to be discussed in the House of Councillors Budget Committee tomorrow - LDP and RC parties reach agreement on budget proposal
2025-03-04 12:35:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's House of Councillors Diet Affairs Committee chairpersons met to discuss the schedule for deliberation on the new fiscal year budget bill, and agreed that if the budget bill passes the House of Representatives on the 4th and is sent to the House of Councillors, it will begin deliberation in the House of Councillors Budget Committee from the 5th.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: "We will work to build a disaster-resistant nation" ahead of the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake
2025-03-04 12:17:00
With the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake approaching on the 11th of this month, Prime Minister Ishiba issued a message stating that he will make every effort to rebuild the affected areas and will also advance efforts to build a disaster-prevention nation, including the establishment of a Disaster Prevention Agency.
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"We will improve the environment for financial institutions to use AI in a healthy way" - Minister of Finance Kato
2025-03-04 12:09:00
Speaking at an event promoting the use of fintech, which combines finance and IT technology, Minister of Financial Services Kato expressed his intention for the country to work to create an environment that enables financial institutions to use AI in a healthy manner.
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LDP and Komeito secretaries-general meet to cooperate on passing new fiscal year budget proposal within the fiscal year
2025-03-04 12:08:00
The secretaries-general of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito met and agreed to continue working together to ensure the new fiscal year budget bill is passed within the fiscal year, with the bill being revised and expected to pass the House of Representatives on the 4th.
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New fiscal year budget proposal and amendments passed by majority vote in House of Representatives Budget Committee
2025-03-04 12:00:00
The new fiscal year budget proposal and the amendment based on the three-party agreement between the ruling party and the Japan Restoration Party were voted on in the House of Representatives Budget Committee, and both were passed by a majority vote. The budget proposal will be amended to reflect specific measures for free education, and then passed by the House of Representatives plenary session and sent to the House of Councillors.
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Cabinet approves amendment to condominium law to ease requirements for unanimous consent for sales, etc.
2025-03-04 11:08:00
As the number of dilapidated apartment buildings continues to increase, the government decided at a cabinet meeting on the 4th to revise apartment-related laws, including the Condominium Act, in order to facilitate the management and renovation of buildings.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities March 3, 2025
2025-03-04 10:41:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities March 3, 2025)
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Cabinet approves amendment to Whistleblower Protection Act to make internal whistleblowing a criminal offense
2025-03-04 09:59:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 4th, the government approved a bill to amend the Whistleblower Protection Act, which includes provisions to impose criminal penalties on individuals or corporations that fire or discipline employees for reporting internal fraud.
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Russia indefinitely bans entry of nine people, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Iwasaki, as a countermeasure against sanctions
2025-03-04 07:29:00
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that it would indefinitely ban foreign minister Iwao and nine other representatives of Japanese organizations and companies from entering Russia, citing the sanctions imposed by Japan.
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New fiscal year budget bill expected to pass the House of Representatives today, first revision in 29 years
2025-03-04 06:15:00
The new fiscal year budget plan has been revised to reflect specific measures for free education agreed upon by the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party, and is expected to pass the House of Representatives on the 4th. This will be the first time in 29 years that the government's initial budget plan has been revised in the Diet, and it is certain to be passed by the minority ruling party.
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