Prime Minister Takaichi Mentions Possibility of Issuing Government Bonds for Next Fiscal Year's Budget
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not rule out the possibility of issuing new government bonds for the fiscal year 2027 budget. She explained her future economic policy direction during a press conference held on October 19.
The Prime Minister stated that she "does not rule out the issuance of government bonds" in the budget formulation process. This indicates that she is considering the use of government bonds as one of the options to realize necessary policies.
On the other hand, the Prime Minister also showed a cautious stance regarding the nation's finances. She emphasized her intention to review both annual expenditures and revenues, aiming for efficient budget allocation while reducing waste.
Moving forward, the focus of the debate will be on how to balance economic growth with fiscal consolidation. The government plans to proceed with the creation of a concrete budget proposal toward the end of the year.
Sources: 読売新聞
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