「大阪都構想」の具体的制度案を取りまとめる大阪府・市による法定協議会（法定協）の初会合が12日に開かれる予定であることが4日、関係者への取材で判明した。 初会合では会長の選任や、議題に関する今後の審議スケジュールなどが示されるとみられる。
都構想は地域政党・大阪維新の会の看板政策。維新は来春の統一地方選と同日に3度目となる住民投票を実施したい考えだ。 法定協は知事と大阪市長、府市の議員計20人で組織されるが、都構想に否定的な公明党や自民党は参加の見送りも検討している。【長沼辰哉】
PoliticsAISouth Korea's progressive ruling party, the Democratic Party, is set for a leadership election in August. The recent local election results, while a victory nationwide, saw a setback in Seoul, impacting the internal power struggle for party leadership and the crucial nomination rights for the 2028 general election.
PoliticsAIJapanese PM Fumio Kishida addressed concerns over naphtha supply disruptions due to Middle East tensions in a parliamentary committee, assuring the public that overall supply is sufficient despite localized issues like hoarding and reluctance to sell. Opposition leader Junya Ogawa urged for emergency measures to stabilize prices and availability.
PoliticsAISaga Prefectural Police Chief Hideyuki Fukuda acknowledged flaws in the prefecture's past investigation into a September incident. He stated that while the National Police Agency's special inspection was thorough, the local police's initial probe was insufficient, lacking specialized knowledge. Fukuda indicated no plans for separate third-party investigations or apologies to those involved, but pledged continued careful explanations.
PoliticsAIJapan's House of Representatives passed a supplementary budget of ¥3.11 trillion on May 4th, with swift approval expected in the Upper House by May 5th. The budget includes ¥2.5 trillion for a new reserve fund to address rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also expressed support for a potential temporary consumption tax cut on food.
PoliticsAIFormer Ito Mayor Makiko Takubo, 56, has been additionally indicted on three charges, including violations of the Public Office Election Act, for allegedly submitting a forged university diploma and falsifying her academic background in official city publications. She also refused to appear before a special committee.
PoliticsAI自民党の外国人政策本部が、安全保障上の重要土地について、国籍を問わず懸念がある者の取得規制を政府に提言。マンション取得規制は、取引実態調査を踏まえ改めて検討する方針。外国人向けの日本語・生活学習プログラム創設も求めた。
