自民党の鈴木俊一幹事長は4日、党政治制度改革本部の会合で、連立政権合意に盛り込んだ衆院議員定数の削減について、高市早苗首相（党総裁）から比例代表のみを削減する方向で調整するよう指示を受けたと明らかにした。連立を組む日本維新の会も比例のみを削減する方針を掲げており、与党は今国会での法案成立を目指す。ただ、野党は反対する見通しで、自民内でも首相方針への異論が出ている。
鈴木氏は4日の党会合で、衆院議員定数削減について首相から「今国会で1割を目標に定数削減を目指し、削減は比例代表で行うよう党内の意見をまとめてほしい」と指示を受けたと明らかにした。その上で…
PolitikAIJapanese 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.
PolitikAI大阪府と大阪市による「大阪都構想」の法定協議会が12日に初会合を開く。会長選任や審議スケジュールが焦点となる見込み。大阪維新の会は来春の統一地方選と同日での住民投票を目指している。
PolitikAISaga 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.
PolitikAIJapan'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.
PolitikAIFormer 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.
PolitikAI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。
