HomeJapan“The Prime Minister came under intense fire” In the debate over the amendment of the Political Funds Control Law, the opposition parties focused their criticism
“The Prime Minister came under intense fire” In the debate over the amendment of the Political Funds Control Law, the opposition parties focused their criticism
“The Prime Minister came under intense fire” In the debate over the amendment of the Political Funds Control Law, the opposition parties focused their criticism
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In the preliminary skirmish over the amendment of the Political Funds Control Law at the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 20th, the opposition parties concentrated their criticism on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida regarding the investigation of the LDP faction’s slush fund scandal and his stance on political reform.
The Prime Minister, who declared in December last year that he would become a “fireball” in response to the scandal, has now become “engulfed in flames” (according to a mid-ranking member of the CDP). The LDP is likely to face a tough response during the deliberations on the amendment bill in the Special Committee on Political Reform of the House of Representatives starting on the 22nd.
“The party who caused the problem were the last to submit an amendment bill, and it was the most lacking in substance. Isn’t there any reflection?” Yoshihiko Noda, a former Prime Minister from the CDP, harshly criticized the LDP’s proposed amendment to the Political Funds Control Law. He pressed further, saying, “I want to tell you to wash your face and start over.”
One of the first points of attack for the CDP and others was the “insufficient” clarification of the facts. Noda questioned the Prime Minister’s inquiry to former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, who has influence over the Abe faction. He pointed out that Mori revealed in a monthly magazine that the Prime Minister only asked about his health, saying, “This is merely paying lip service. It fuels political distrust,” and demanded a re-interview.
In response, the Prime Minister emphatically countered, “I asked Mr. Mori directly about when the practice of non-disclosure began,” and stated unequivocally, “I am not considering a re-interview.” Tetsuya Shiokawa of the Communist Party demanded the summoning of Mori as a witness, asserting, “We need to clarify which is true.” The opposition parties are poised to intensify their pursuit of the truth in the Special Committee on Political Reform as well.
At the same time, the opposition also targeted the content of the LDP’s proposed amendment to the Political Funds Control Law. The LDP’s proposal did not address the review of corporate and organizational donations, which the opposition collectively demanded, leading to a barrage of criticism during the deliberations, with Noda stating, “It’s unbelievable.” The Prime Minister found himself on the defensive, arguing, “This case does not involve collusion with corporations that distorted administration.”
Amid deepening difficulties, the LDP is courting the Japan Innovation Party. They are drawing up a blueprint to secure cooperation from the Innovation Party by showing some concessions in revision negotiations, thereby dividing the opposition and passing the LDP’s proposal. However, Hitoshi Aoyagi of the Innovation Party bluntly rejected the Prime Minister’s use of a 1970 Supreme Court ruling, which allowed corporate donations to political parties, as justification for maintaining such donations, saying, “The ruling does not say that corporate and organizational donations should not be stopped. You need to read it carefully.” He criticized harshly, “The Prime Minister is working hard to preserve opaque money.”
The Komei party also views the Prime Minister’s stance coolly. While Yasuhiro Nakagawa of Komei party provoked the opposition to disclose the use of past policy activity funds, he pressured the Prime Minister, saying, “The most important thing is the passion of the top leader.” A senior LDP member warned, “If Komei party opposes, the coalition government will collapse,” but after the deliberations, a mid-ranking Komei party member expressed dissatisfaction, saying, “The Prime Minister’s response lacked passion.”
He should get impeached
Whats the point really. With or without this law, theyll still get paid under the table or find a way to hide it.
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english translation is here
In the preliminary skirmish over the amendment of the Political Funds Control Law at the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 20th, the opposition parties concentrated their criticism on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida regarding the investigation of the LDP faction’s slush fund scandal and his stance on political reform.
The Prime Minister, who declared in December last year that he would become a “fireball” in response to the scandal, has now become “engulfed in flames” (according to a mid-ranking member of the CDP). The LDP is likely to face a tough response during the deliberations on the amendment bill in the Special Committee on Political Reform of the House of Representatives starting on the 22nd.
“The party who caused the problem were the last to submit an amendment bill, and it was the most lacking in substance. Isn’t there any reflection?” Yoshihiko Noda, a former Prime Minister from the CDP, harshly criticized the LDP’s proposed amendment to the Political Funds Control Law. He pressed further, saying, “I want to tell you to wash your face and start over.”
One of the first points of attack for the CDP and others was the “insufficient” clarification of the facts. Noda questioned the Prime Minister’s inquiry to former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, who has influence over the Abe faction. He pointed out that Mori revealed in a monthly magazine that the Prime Minister only asked about his health, saying, “This is merely paying lip service. It fuels political distrust,” and demanded a re-interview.
In response, the Prime Minister emphatically countered, “I asked Mr. Mori directly about when the practice of non-disclosure began,” and stated unequivocally, “I am not considering a re-interview.” Tetsuya Shiokawa of the Communist Party demanded the summoning of Mori as a witness, asserting, “We need to clarify which is true.” The opposition parties are poised to intensify their pursuit of the truth in the Special Committee on Political Reform as well.
At the same time, the opposition also targeted the content of the LDP’s proposed amendment to the Political Funds Control Law. The LDP’s proposal did not address the review of corporate and organizational donations, which the opposition collectively demanded, leading to a barrage of criticism during the deliberations, with Noda stating, “It’s unbelievable.” The Prime Minister found himself on the defensive, arguing, “This case does not involve collusion with corporations that distorted administration.”
Amid deepening difficulties, the LDP is courting the Japan Innovation Party. They are drawing up a blueprint to secure cooperation from the Innovation Party by showing some concessions in revision negotiations, thereby dividing the opposition and passing the LDP’s proposal. However, Hitoshi Aoyagi of the Innovation Party bluntly rejected the Prime Minister’s use of a 1970 Supreme Court ruling, which allowed corporate donations to political parties, as justification for maintaining such donations, saying, “The ruling does not say that corporate and organizational donations should not be stopped. You need to read it carefully.” He criticized harshly, “The Prime Minister is working hard to preserve opaque money.”
The Komei party also views the Prime Minister’s stance coolly. While Yasuhiro Nakagawa of Komei party provoked the opposition to disclose the use of past policy activity funds, he pressured the Prime Minister, saying, “The most important thing is the passion of the top leader.” A senior LDP member warned, “If Komei party opposes, the coalition government will collapse,” but after the deliberations, a mid-ranking Komei party member expressed dissatisfaction, saying, “The Prime Minister’s response lacked passion.”
He should get impeached
Whats the point really. With or without this law, theyll still get paid under the table or find a way to hide it.