Regarding the "primary balance" index, which indicates the soundness of public finances, the government has included a policy of maintaining the goal of becoming profitable in 2025 in the "bone-buoying policy" of this year, while conducting necessary verification depending on the situation. We are considering clearly stating that we will continue.
The government has solidified a draft policy for fiscal consolidation targets, which will be included in this year's "bone-shaped policy," and as a result, "does not lower the" flag "of fiscal consolidation, but will work on the goals so far." The company says it will maintain its goal of turning its fiscal balance into the black by 2025.
On the other hand, he pointed out that "it is financial for the economy, and the current target year should not distort the macroeconomic policy options according to the situation" and clearly stated that "we will carry out necessary verification according to the situation". I am.
Regarding the primary balance, on the 30th, two headquarters, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party who emphasizes fiscal consolidation and a member of the active fiscal group, are calling for verification of the primary balance surplus target. I was offering.
The government plans to make a decision early next month after discussing the draft of the "Strong Policy" at the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy on the 31st.