A new law aimed at strengthening economic security was passed and passed at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 11th with a large number of supporters from the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the Constitutional Democratic Party.
The law stipulates that the government should be given new authority to ensure a stable supply of important products that are indispensable to people's lives, and the focus will be on how they should be operated in the future.
As a result of the vote of the House of Councilors plenary session on the 11th, a new law to strengthen economic security was passed and passed by a large number of supporters such as the Liberal Democratic Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party, the Nippon Ishin no Kai, and the Democratic Party for the People. Did.
The new law will give the government the authority to investigate the suppliers of companies and cyber attacks so that important products such as semiconductors and pharmaceuticals that are indispensable to people's lives can be stably supplied. In order to prevent this, it is stipulated that the government can conduct a preliminary examination when a large company responsible for infrastructure such as electric power and communication introduces important equipment.
In addition, some military technologies that may impair the safety of the people include a system that allows patent applications to be kept private, and penalties are set to maintain their effectiveness.
On the other hand, considering that there was a concern that it might lead to restrictions on free economic activities from the business community, etc., when the Cabinet Committee of both Houses of Representatives, where the deliberation was held, designated "specific important supplies", Ancillary resolutions have been adopted that take into account the opinions of related businesses and organizations.
The law will be promulgated soon, and in the fall, the government will formulate a "basic policy" that includes the main points of the system, and then it will be enforced in stages for each system. The focus will be on how it should be operated.
Chief Cabinet Secretary "Recognized as an important step"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference in the morning, "The law is to address urgent issues that are cross-cutting and require legal treatment. Specifically, important supplies that contribute to the strengthening of the supply chain. We recognize that this is an important step toward ensuring Japan's economic security, as it will develop necessary economic measures such as securing a stable supply of Japan. We would like to work closely with the ministries and agencies to firmly promote measures to ensure economic security. "
Komeito Yamaguchi, "The operation of the law is extremely important. Keep an eye out."
Komeito representative Yamaguchi said at the party's House of Councilors general meeting, "It will be a new law related to how to protect Japan's national interests and create world stability. The operation of the law will be extremely important in the future, so keep an eye on it. We must illuminate it and lead it to contribute to the stability of national interests and the international community. "