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Japan's Ruling Parties Agree to Political Funds Reform Amid Scandal

May 9, 2024, 06:57 PM

In Japan, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito have agreed to implement reforms on political funds. This decision comes amid a scandal involving 44 lawmakers, which prompted calls from opposition parties for a review by the parliamentary political ethics panel. The reforms aim to enhance transparency in policy activity expenses and include a proposal for revising the political funds control law.