The government's panel of experts, which aims to build a social security system for all generations, has compiled a draft report.
Pointing out that the declining birthrate is a problem that will affect the survival of the country, I am asking the government to consider enhancing economic support for the child-rearing generation, such as expanding child allowances, in the "Basic Policy" for next fiscal year.
The draft emphasizes the need to promote strong countermeasures, pointing out that the declining birthrate is a problem that will lead to a decline in economic activity and the danger of local communities disappearing, and that it will affect the very survival of the country.
He also states that next year's "Basic Policy" should show the immediate path toward doubling the "children's budget" along with permanent financial resources.
On top of that, as concrete measures, in addition to expanding child allowances, the creation of a system that provides benefits for a certain period of time to those who have chosen to work shorter hours for childcare and self-employed people who do not have a childcare leave system, etc., will provide economic support to the child-rearing generation. We are requesting the government to consider enhancing the
On the other hand, in the medical system reform, we are proposing a system to support all medical insurance subscribers, including the late elderly who can afford it, in order to significantly increase the lump-sum allowance for childbirth and childcare.
Based on this draft, the Council of Experts will compile a final report within this month and submit it to Prime Minister Kishida.