Towards 2040, when the so-called baby-boom junior generation will reach the age of 65 or older, Komeito has established a new committee to examine measures to sustain the social security system, and to discuss issues such as financial resources and burdens. started.
On the afternoon of the 22nd, Komeito held the first meeting of the new committee in the Diet, and Secretary-General Ishii said, "While the elderly population will peak around 2040, the working-age population will continue to decline, making it difficult to sustain social security. I have concerns about sex," he said.
After that, he said, "I want to realize the elimination of social security co-payments by 2040." .
The committee will consider measures to sustain the social security system, discuss specific measures such as financial resources and how the burden should be, and aim to compile them within the next fiscal year.