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Climate change, energy policy, and economic policy are in the spotlight. Opinions are exchanged from a variety of perspectives, and values ​​such as environmental protection, economic growth, and social fairness can sometimes clash. While opinions are exchanged based on data and expert opinions, political claims and biases also exist.

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Democratic Party for the People Proposes Crypto Tax Cuts in Reform Plan

Yuichiro Tamaki proposes a tax reform plan, including reducing cryptocurrency tax from 55% to 20% for income under separate reporting.
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Murakami, Japan’s Internal Affairs Minister, Plans Action Against Fake News

Minister Murakami expresses intent to address false information on social media, citing its impact during the US presidential election.
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Ishiba Shigeru Emphasizes Japan-US Cooperation to Trump in Brazil

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru discussed the importance of Japan-US cooperation with the incoming Trump administration during his visit to Brazil.
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Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito to Consider Enacting Social Media Ordinance

Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito, at his first press conference, confirmed he would consider enacting a social media ordinance, following heated discussions during the election.
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China may retaliate if Trump imposes a 60% tariff on imports

A former Chinese central bank official warned of retaliation if Trump imposes a 60% tariff on Chinese imports. China hol...
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The Democratic Party for the People is calling on the ruling party to lower the consumption tax to 5%, raise the basic income tax deduction, and abolish the temporary gasoline tax rate.

1hitzeschleier★.Nov. 15, 2024 (Fri) 00:43:14.12ID:pfFFo4Cl9On the 13th, it was revealed what demands the Democratic Part...
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Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 fails inspection, the first official decision since the Nuclear Regulation Authority was established.

1Mr.Shoko★.Nov. 13, 2024 (Wed) 11:34:36.39ID:LojjY3+G9Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 officially fails inspection, fi...
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“Brute force of numbers” is no longer an option...There are so many issues on which the opposition parties are likely to force “deliberations.”

1Flea market ★.Nov. 12, 2024 (Tue) 07:52:23.35ID:4yjnNFXD9(Omitted)◆ A complete change in the Diet, which was once a "su...
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The “1.06 million yen barrier” income condition will be abolished those who work more than 20 hours a week will be enrolled in the Employees’ Pension Insurance.

1Killer whale ★.Nov. 10, 2024 (Sun) 20:15:52.16ID:D8RPal6j9The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has begun making ad...
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Regarding securing the funds to eliminate the “1.03 million yen barrier,” the Democratic Party for the People said, “If it costs 7 trillion yen, it is the responsibility of the government and ruling party to cut that 7 trillion yen from somewhere.”

1hitzeschleier★.Nov. 9, 2024 (Sat) 13:23:45.95ID:R+S7Ept39On the 8th, the Democratic Party for the People began policy d...
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Support for non-taxable households will be expanded, but the income threshold will be revised, resulting in increased government expenditures.

1Milk toast★.Nov. 7, 2024 (Thu) 18:14:29.89ID:zZH8CACU9If the "income barrier" proposed by the Democratic Party for the ...
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The Ministry of Finance and the media have said, “Raising the annual income barrier to 1.78 million yen will reduce revenue by 7.6 trillion yen,” while Kokumin Party leader Tamaki said, “On the contrary, people’s take-home pay will increase by 7 trillion yen.”

1No thanks★.Nov. 5, 2024 (Tue) 19:51:13.36ID:7/z7xKvl9People's Party leader Tamaki warns against negative reports claimi...