The Liberal Democratic Party's Special Mission Committee, which discusses the financial resources for increasing defense spending, will hold its first meeting on the 19th.
While there is opposition to the tax hike within the party, the committee is expected to consider extending the redemption period of government bonds with the aim of accumulating financial resources other than the tax hike. is also out.
At the end of last year, the government and ruling parties decided to cover one-fourth of the increase in defense spending through corporate tax hikes, and secure three-fourths through expenditure reforms. There is also an argument against the tax increase, saying that
In light of this situation, the Liberal Democratic Party will set up a special committee headed by Hagiuda, chairman of the political affairs research committee, and will hold its first meeting on the 19th in order to discuss financial resources other than tax increases.
The special mission committee will verify whether it will be possible to secure the expected financial resources other than tax increases, such as expenditure reform, and will also consider extending the redemption period of national bonds, which is currently 60 years, with the aim of accumulating financial resources. increase.
On the other hand, the government and lawmakers who accept the tax increase are wary of the direction of the debate, saying that it may lead to deepening conflicts within the party.