Speaking at an award ceremony recognizing contributions to the promotion of barrier-free and universal design initiatives, Takaichi said: “The society we aim for is an “inclusive society” in which all people, regardless of whether they have a disability or not, respect each other’s human rights and dignity, support each other, and are able to enjoy vibrant lives.”
As of Tuesday 21st October, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s new Cabinet appointed Kenichiro Ueno as health, labor and welfare minister and Hitoshi Kikawada as minister for children and population issues, but did not include a minister specifically in charge of elderly or disabled affairs, leaving those areas under the health ministry’s broader welfare framework.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s new Cabinet, launched Tuesday, appointed Kenichiro Ueno as health, labor and welfare minister and Hitoshi Kikawada as minister for children and population issues, but did not include a minister specifically in charge of elderly or disabled affairs, leaving those areas under the health ministry’s broader welfare framework.
Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was elected prime minister Tuesday in the House of Representatives to become Japan’s first female leader, backed by the party’s new coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, amid political flux caused by growing multiparty dynamics.
The pact, inked by LDP President Sanae Takaichi and Nippon Ishin chief Hirofumi Yoshimura at a meeting in the Diet, or the country’s parliament, on Monday night, features a plan to reduce the number of seats in the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Diet, by 10 pct during an extraordinary Diet session that begins Tuesday. Nippon Ishin will not hold a ministerial post and will instead support the LDP from outside the cabinet.
Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito said Sunday that his party will not vote for an opposition candidate for prime minister fielded by other parties in the upcoming parliamentary election. “It’s my personal opinion, but I cannot think of writing the name of such an opposition member,” Saito said in a television program of public broadcaster NHK, or Japan Broadcasting Corp. Komeito on Friday ditched its 26-year-old coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which had just elected new President Sanae Takaichi. The Diet will convene for an extraordinary session as early as Oct. 20 to pick the successor to outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Komeito, the junior partner in Japan’s ruling coalition, will end its long-standing alliance with the Liberal Democratic Party, party leader Tetsuo Saito said Friday, signaling a major political shift after more than two decades of cooperation.
Sanae Takaichi was elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday 4th October, paving the way for her to become the nation’s next prime minister and Japan’s first female prime minister. At her first press conference, Takaichi vowed to form an inclusive leadership team, drawing on members from all generations, including her four rivals in the LDP race. Takaichi is expected to finalize executive appointments within the coming week.
Sanae Takaichi was elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday, paving the way for her to become the nation’s next prime minister. She pledged to address rising prices and said she would not rule out a consumption tax cut, while also exploring a refundable tax credit system. At her first press conference, Takaichi vowed to form an inclusive leadership team, drawing on members from all generations, including her four rivals in the LDP race. She also signaled she would not exclude lawmakers linked to a recent political funds scandal from key posts, stating it would not affect her personnel decisions. Outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged party unity, calling for “solidarity and tolerance” amid global instability. Speaking after the leadership vote, Ishiba refrained from disclosing whom he supported but expressed hope that Takaichi would lead Japan in the “right direction.” Takaichi is expected to finalize executive appointments within the coming week.
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