Summary of national and international news (September 12-15)
New Democratic Party name, Chubu Electric Power management resignation, US President's remarks, etc.
Quick Look
In addition to centrist Democratic politicians agreeing on a new party name, major domestic and international news was reported, including the resignation of Chubu Electric Power's president and chairman, the Tokyo District Court's ruling in violation of the Child Welfare Act, and the US president's announcement of an agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
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Why It Matters
Several latest news related to politics, energy, justice, and international relations were reported.
Centrist Democratic-leaning politicians agreed to name the new party either ``New Democracy Party'' or ``Democratic Reform Party.''
The Tokyo District Court sentenced a former massage parlor owner to five years in prison for violating the Child Welfare Act against a 12-year-old Thai girl at the time.
US President says Russia and Ukraine have agreed not to attack each other's energy facilities
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Suzuki announced on an NHK program that Prime Minister Takaichi will reshuffle party officials on the 16th and reshuffle the cabinet on the 17th.
Chubu Electric Power announced the retirement of President Hayashi Kingo and Chairman Katsuno Satoru.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said, ``Relocating to Henoko is the only solution to the problems surrounding Futenma Air Base.''
Prime Minister Takaichi has begun making arrangements to reshuffle his cabinet and include Hiroshi Nakatsuka, secretary-general of the Meiji Restoration, into the cabinet.
The investigative committee determined that then-president Katsuno was informed of the company's policy of not responding to whistleblowing reports in 2019. Although it cannot be determined that the intention was to actively consent, it was said that ``more careful judgment would have been desirable.''
Prime Minister Takaichi said of Genta Koja's victory in the Okinawa prefecture gubernatorial election, ``It reflects the will of the prefecture's citizens in their desire for economic growth.''
The investigation committee found that Chubu Electric management criticized and reprimanded the delay in the Hamaoka nuclear power plant review schedule.
According to an exit poll published by Jiji Press, Genta Koja, a newcomer backed by the Liberal Democratic Party and others, is leading Governor Denny Tamaki in the Okinawa gubernatorial election.
It has been learned that Chubu Electric Power's president Hayashi is making arrangements to resign.
It has been revealed that North Korea's sports minister is planning to visit Japan to coincide with the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Prime Minister Takaichi reshuffles party officials and reshuffles the cabinet.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What will be the new structure after Chubu Electric Power's management retires?
- Will the official name of the new party be decided?
