
2027年の統一地方選の投票日を定める臨時特例法が11日の参院本会議で全会一致で可決・成立した。都道府県と政令市の首長・議員選挙は4月11日、その他の市区町村の首長・議員選挙は同25日。全国で約1000の選挙が行われる見通し。
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公職選挙法は、自治体の首長や議員の選挙を任期満了日前の30日以内に行うと定めている。選挙への国民の関心を高め、選挙費用を節約する観点から、4年に1度、特例法制定により日程を統一して実施している。
2027年の統一地方選の投票日などを定める臨時特例法が11日の参院本会議で全会一致で可決、成立した。都道府県と政令市の首長、議員選挙は4月11日、その他の市区町村の首長、議員選挙は同25日とする。全国で約1000の選挙が行われる見通し。
SNS選挙法が成立 偽情報対策強化、統一選に適用
原則として、3月1日~5月31日に任期満了を迎える首長と議員の選挙が対象。6月1~10日に満了する場合も自治体の判断で実施できる。知事選は北海道、神奈川、大阪、奈良、鳥取、島根、徳島、大分の8道府県で行われる予定。
公職選挙法は、自治体の首長や議員の選挙を任期満了日前の30日以内に行うと定めている。ただ、選挙への国民の関心を高め、選挙費用を節約する観点から、4年に1度、特例法制定により日程を統一して実施している。

A bill related to consumption tax reduction was deliberated at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 11th. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reiterated his previous answer that he would secure financial resources without relying on deficit national bonds, and the opposition parties demanded that he provide details on financial resources and the system design for support funds.

On the morning of the 11th, a bill related to consumption tax reduction for food items was deliberated at a plenary session of the House of Councilors after an explanation of its purpose and questions were held. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized that the majority of eligible recipients will receive support that will outweigh the tax reduction effect, and reiterated his previous response that financial resources would be secured without relying on special bonds. The ruling party plans to continue lobbying the Democratic Party of the People, New Komeito, and other parties, with the aim of passing the bill by the end of the session on the 12th.

On the 10th, the U.S. House of Representatives referred a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, effectively shelving the vote. The bill passed with 211 votes in favor and 204 votes against, and President Trump posted on social media that the impeachment attempt has failed.

In its National Security Strategy, which will be revised by the end of this year, the Japanese government is making adjustments to maintain its current recognition of China as the country's ``biggest strategic challenge.'' The decision to refrain from using the same "threat" language as North Korea appears to have been made in consideration of the cooling of Japan-China relations and the stabilization of U.S.-China relations.

The G7 foreign ministers' meeting concluded in Paris, and a 12-page statement was compiled that included strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance and supporting Ukraine. Foreign Minister Motegi confirmed the cooperation in dealing with the illegal acquisition of crypto assets, and US Secretary of State Rubio emphasized the continuity of the president's foreign policy.

Ruling party working-level consultations between the Liberal Democratic Party and Japan Restoration Party began on the 10th regarding the revision of three security-related documents. The main focus will be on nuclear policy, and while the Ishin Party is advocating a review of the three non-nuclear principles and the introduction of nuclear submarines, the Liberal Democratic Party remains cautious, and the approximately one-month-long talks are expected to be difficult.