Reference News website, January 27 report: According to the Japanese "Yomiuri Shimbun" website, on January 27, the announcement of the election was released for the 51st House of Representatives election, which is scheduled to take place on February 8, officially entering a 12-day campaign period. On the 26th, the leaders of seven political parties in Japan's ruling and opposition parties attended a joint discussion at the Japan Journalists' Club in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward to discuss issues such as economic policy and foreign and security affairs.
According to the report, Japanese Prime Minister Hashimoto Sanae stated at the discussion that "the sustainability of the budget has been fully considered," emphasizing the promotion of "crisis management investment" and "growth investment," which are seen as the pillars of the growth strategy. With the dissolution of the House of Representatives, the budget review process will be significantly delayed, and she explained that since the supplementary budget for the 2025 fiscal year was already passed in December last year, the dissolution has already made sufficient preparations in terms of economic measures.
Regarding the goal of this election, Hashimoto reiterated her determination to secure a majority for the ruling party, and if it cannot be achieved, she said she would "resign immediately."
The report states that the co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, Fujita Fumio, when asked about the possibility of "internal cooperation" with the Liberal Democratic Party, said he would carefully monitor the development of the situation.
The co-leader of the Moderate Reform Union, Noda Yoshihiko, clearly stated in terms of energy policy that new nuclear power plants would not be allowed.
Translation by Liu Lin
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