Breaking
DENobel Prize in Medicine goes to optogenetics researchersRUPeskov called the actions of the Russian Armed Forces retaliation for attacks on the peaceful economyPLAttack on a Paris high school and student protests in FranceRUHungary will lift its veto on negotiations between Ukraine and the EU this weekCNYoo Hae-jin stars in the new movie "The Assassins", causing controversy. The agency is getting tough: it will take legal measuresTRStatement on betting referrals from Samsunspor Football Club Inc.KRThai authorities warn of more rain and flash flooding as death toll reaches 31FRTrial of Rohan Rane: the Assize Court orders total closed sessionRUUS sends third aircraft carrier to Middle EastTRAllegations of election interference by Israeli companies are on the agenda in FranceDENobel Prize in Medicine goes to optogenetics researchersRUPeskov called the actions of the Russian Armed Forces retaliation for attacks on the peaceful economyPLAttack on a Paris high school and student protests in FranceRUHungary will lift its veto on negotiations between Ukraine and the EU this weekCNYoo Hae-jin stars in the new movie "The Assassins", causing controversy. The agency is getting tough: it will take legal measuresTRStatement on betting referrals from Samsunspor Football Club Inc.KRThai authorities warn of more rain and flash flooding as death toll reaches 31FRTrial of Rohan Rane: the Assize Court orders total closed sessionRUUS sends third aircraft carrier to Middle EastTRAllegations of election interference by Israeli companies are on the agenda in France
Back簗農水相、予算カット発言を撤回・陳謝 続投意向を表明
簗農水相、予算カット発言を撤回・陳謝 続投意向を表明
Developing
時事通信1 hour agoPolitics2 min readJapanView translation

簗農水相、予算カット発言を撤回・陳謝 続投意向を表明

地元自治体の道路予算めぐる発言で「誤解招いた」

Quick Look

自民党の簗和生農林水産相は5日、地元自治体の道路予算を「大幅にカットした」とした自身の発言を撤回し陳謝した。高市早苗首相から指示を受けたとし、辞任を否定して続投する意向を表明した。野党からは更迭や辞任を求める声が相次いでいる。

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

簗農水相が閣僚就任前に栃木県での党支部懇親会で、首長が対立候補を支援した自治体の道路予算をカットした旨を発言したと報じられた。

Font size

自民党の簗和生農林水産相は5日、地元・栃木県の自治体の道路予算を「大幅にカットした」と述べた発言を撤回し、陳謝した。高市早苗首相から同日「職責を全うするよう」指示されたと明らかにした上で、続投する意向を改めて示した。国会内で記者団に語った。

簗農水相「誤解招いた」 続投意向、予算カット発言

発言は文春オンラインや週刊新潮が報じた。それによると、簗氏は閣僚就任前の5月に栃木県で開かれた党支部の懇親会で、2月の衆院選で首長が対立候補を支援した那須烏山市と那珂川町について「2026年度の道路予算は大幅にカットした」「首長が『自民党の国会議員は要らない』という行動を取った」などと発言したという。

簗氏は報道された発言は事実だと認めた上で「担当省庁に予算削減の働き掛けをした事実はない」と釈明。「私の意向で予算が左右できるかのような発言をしたことは極めて不適切。不徳の致すところで、深く反省している」と謝罪した。

簗氏は「職務に全力で励み、わが国の農林水産業の発展に向けて、引き続き務めを果たしてまいりたい」と語り、辞任を否定した。

野党からは責任を問う声が相次いだ。国民民主党の玉木雄一郎代表は記者団に「行政がゆがめられたのではないかというのが問題の本質だ」と指摘。同様の事態がないか全省庁で調査し、国会に報告するべきだと訴えた。

民主改革の会の小川淳也代表は「(閣僚の)任に値しない。自ら判断されるのか、首相が任命責任を果たされるのか。いずれかが望ましい」と辞任を要求。立憲民主党の水岡俊一代表は記者会見で「更迭も含めて厳しい対処が必要ではないか」と述べた。共産党の田村智子委員長も「買収疑惑だ。更迭、辞任を求めていく」と訴えた。

Open Questions

  • 全省庁での調査が実施されるか
  • 首相の任命責任が問われるか

Related Topics

This article was originally published by 時事通信.

Related Stories

Prime Minister Takaichi emphasizes prioritizing economic growth in his policy speech: ``Starting the year of responsible and proactive fiscal policy''
BREAKING·

Prime Minister Takaichi emphasizes prioritizing economic growth in his policy speech: ``Starting the year of responsible and proactive fiscal policy''

On the 5th, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a speech expressing his policy at plenary sessions of both the House of Representatives and the House of Representatives, emphasizing his policy of prioritizing economic growth under the slogan of ``Keisei Semin''. In addition to expressing his desire to implement the consumption tax reduction bill, he also announced his foreign and defense policies centered on the Japan-U.S. alliance, as well as his policy on relations with China.

時事通信
2 min read
Brazilian presidential election: incumbent Lula and Bolsonaro's eldest son Flavio go to run-off
BREAKING·

Brazilian presidential election: incumbent Lula and Bolsonaro's eldest son Flavio go to run-off

In Brazil's presidential election held on the 4th, left-wing incumbent President Lula (80) and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro (45) came out on top with 45.16% and 47.03% of the votes, advancing to the runoff on the 25th. Failing to secure a majority, a run-off election was necessary, and the difference in votes between the top two candidates was the smallest since the return to civilian rule in 1985.

時事通信
2 min read
British Prime Minister Burnham does not rule out rejoining the EU; debate on leaving the EU reignites
Developing·

British Prime Minister Burnham does not rule out rejoining the EU; debate on leaving the EU reignites

British Prime Minister Burnham has indicated that he does not rule out rejoining the EU, reigniting the debate in the UK over withdrawal. Criticizing that withdrawal would do more harm than good, he suggested the possibility of holding a new referendum in his manifesto for the next general election. Four options, including joining the customs union with the EU and participating in the single market, will be discussed at a summit meeting later this year. While public opinion is growing stronger that leaving the EU is a mistake, anti-EU forces still maintain their support.

時事通信
2 min read
222nd Extraordinary Diet session convenes, Prime Minister Takaichi delivers policy speech, focus on consumption tax reduction
Developing·

222nd Extraordinary Diet session convenes, Prime Minister Takaichi delivers policy speech, focus on consumption tax reduction

The 222nd extraordinary Diet session will be convened on the 5th, and will be the first session of the Diet since the establishment of the second Takaichi reshuffled cabinet. The government will prioritize enacting a consumption tax reduction bill for food products, and the ruling party will also seek to reduce the number of members of the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Takaichi will emphasize the need for a consumption tax cut in his policy speech, and the opposition parties are expected to pursue financial resources and countermeasures against rising prices. The exhibition period is 69 days until December 12th.

時事通信
2 min read
More on this topic簗和生