イスラエル大統領は、野党党首のアイゼンコット氏に組閣を指示すると発表した。
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イスラエル大統領が野党党首のアイゼンコット氏に組閣を指示すると発表した。
イスラエル大統領は、野党党首アイゼンコット氏に組閣を指示すると発表した
A bill related to food consumption tax reduction will be debated in the House of Councilors on the 11th. Since the ruling party is small, cooperation from opposition parties is essential, and it has set its sights on the Democratic Party of the People and New Komeito. All opposition parties opposed the bill in the House of Representatives, but both parties left open the possibility of approval in the House of Councilors.
Celebrating 80 years since the promulgation of the Japanese Constitution, a proposed amendment to explicitly enshrine the Self-Defense Forces in the Constitution is becoming more realistic. Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Koji Yamazaki calls for a constitutional amendment to clarify the position of the Self-Defense Forces and improve morale, while Kyoji Yanagisawa, a former deputy chief cabinet secretary, denies the need for the amendment to be clearly stated, saying it is an "issue that has already been settled." The ruling party will intensify discussions on constitutional revision with the aim of next spring, but there is strong resistance from cautious groups, and the 2028 Upper House election may become a turning point.
Israeli President Herzog has announced that he will direct Eisenkot, leader of the centrist opposition party Yashar and former military chief of staff, to form a new government. Netanyahu's ruling party will fall short of a majority in the October 27 general election, and coalition negotiations are expected to begin in earnest with the mandate to form a government to Eisenkot.
Votes were counted in New Zealand's general election on the 7th, and the three ruling coalition parties led by Prime Minister Lacson's center-right National Party are in the lead, but it is uncertain whether they will win a majority. It is a close race with opposition parties including the center-left Labor Party, and the results are expected to be finalized by the end of this month. The emerging centrist Opportunity Party has secured its first parliamentary seat and may hold the casting boat for coalition negotiations.
A Japanese male employee of Astellas Pharmaceuticals, who was sentenced to three years and six months in prison for espionage in China, is expected to be released from prison on December 14th and return to Japan. The Japanese government had been demanding his early release since he was detained in March 2023.
Votes were counted in the New Zealand general election on the 7th, and although the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Lacson is in the lead, it is unclear whether they will win a majority. The race remains close with the opposition, and the results are expected to be finalized by the end of this month. The new Opportunity Party secured its first parliamentary seat.
