Opposition "Science Council of Japan" to pursue the appointment of the "Science Council of Japan"
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Opposition parties are increasingly pursuing the fact that Prime Minister Suga has forgotten to appoint some of the new members of the Science Council of Japan as an intervention in academic freedom, and the Houses of Representatives will hold next week. It is expected to become an issue in the closing examination of the Cabinet Committee.
Three university professors who were not appointed at the meeting held by the opposition party on the 2nd after Prime Minister Suga postponed the appointment of some of the new member candidates recommended by the Science Council of Japan Participated, and there were a series of opinions criticizing the government's response.
In addition, the Constitutional Democratic Party's secretary-general, Fukuyama, pointed out that "it cannot be overlooked due to the intervention of state power in academic freedom," and demanded that the procedures within the government be clarified. We are strengthening our pursuit.
In response, Prime Minister Suga told reporters on the night of the 2nd, "This is the result of an appropriate response based on the law," and Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said, "The government has decided to change the decision. There is no such thing. "
On the other hand, Komeito representative Yamaguchi said, "It is important to take measures that are easy for the people to understand," and there is an opinion within the ruling party asking the government for a polite explanation, and the cabinet members of both houses of the Diet to be held next week. It is expected that it will be an issue in the closing examination of the meeting.