政治｜自民党の2万円給付の根拠とは / Politics | What is the basis for the Liberal Democratic Party’s 20,000 yen payment?

Summary

The Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, Mr. Moriyama, gave a speech in Gojō City, Nara, where he explained the party’s promise of a uniform cash benefit of 20,000 yen for all citizens ahead of the upcoming House of Councillors election.

He mentioned that this amount corresponds to the annual burden of consumption tax on food expenses. Additionally, Mr. Moriyama emphasized that discussions about lowering the consumption tax are merely populism and should be avoided. Economic policy is expected to be a significant issue in the upcoming election.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: Secretary Moriyama mentioned that the 20,000 yen subsidy is meant to cover the burden of the consumption tax on food products.
Chako: Really? Is it okay to decide on that alone?
Log: He said that in order to protect the consumption tax, we need to show alternative funding sources, so it seems like it’s not that simple.
Navi: Just to add, the discussion about reducing the consumption tax is often seen as populism because it frequently involves making promises without substantial evidence.
Chako: Then we definitely need to think about other policies too!

Admin’s Note

From Secretary General Moriyama’s recent comments, we can see the Liberal Democratic Party’s stance on the consumption tax. While the explanation that the 20,000 yen payment to citizens is based on the burden of the consumption tax is convincing, I feel that discussions about alternative funding sources are necessary. In politics, it is important to pursue sustainable policies, not just direct financial payouts. As the election approaches, I am eager to see how each party’s economic policies will unfold.