Normal parliamentary convening ruling and opposition intense debate January 20 12:05
Normally, the Diet convened on the 20th, and Prime Minister Abe emphasized the idea of achieving a supplementary budget proposal including economic measures and a new budget proposal as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Constitutional Democratic Party Representative Eda expressed his intention to strengthen pursuit of the Abe administration in the wake of corruption related to IR = integrated resort facilities.
The 201st ordinary session of the Diet convened on the 20th, and at the plenary session of the House of Councilors starting at 10 am, procedures such as the establishment of a special committee were carried out.
At the Diet, the opening ceremony will be held with the Emperor from 1:00 pm. At the plenary session of the House of Representatives and the Diet, Prime Minister Abe will give four speeches, including a speech on administration policy.
Earlier, Prime Minister Abe said at the Liberal Democratic Party's General Assembly, "Early passage of the budget bill is the biggest economic measure. We want to work together for the sake of the people's lives." . He added, "We must finally implement social security system reforms that can be reassured for all generations with a view to 100 years of life."
Regarding the constitutional amendment, "In the Upper House election last year, it was clear that the people's voice would advance discussions on the constitutional amendment. ".
The government and the ruling party want to prepare for the risk of a downturn in the economy, aiming for the early completion of a supplementary budget plan and a new year budget plan that include economic measures.
Meanwhile, Representative Eno of the Constitutional Democratic Party said at a general assembly of both parties that the Cabinet would be able to fly three or four times, including the fact that a deputy minister in charge of the casino was arrested for employment. Through the parliamentary debate, I want to make it clear to voters about the current impasse of the current administration and society, and I will do my best to recognize that I have taken the first step in a new politics. "
Opposition parties will continue to pursue and strengthen the offensive regarding IR corruption cases, a search of the offices of Mrs. and Mrs. Kawai and their offices, and issues related to the Cherry Blossom Seeing Party.
The regular session of the Diet will last 150 days until June 17, and intense debate between the ruling and opposition parties is expected in view of the next lower house election.