Key Facts
• August 5, 2025: Sanseito leader Sohei Kamitani questions in the Budget Committee.
• Kamitani highlights foreign influence on social media during elections.
• Prime Minister Ishiba stresses legal clarity for addressing misinformation.
• Kamitani criticizes claims linking Sanseito to Russia during elections.
• He warns against excessive government regulation of social media.
• Kamitani calls for bipartisan discussions to ensure fair election practices.
Summary
Sanseito leader Sohei Kamitani participated in his first Budget Committee session on August 5, 2025, raising concerns about foreign influence on social media during elections. He questioned Prime Minister Ishiba on the government’s stance regarding misinformation and legal measures. Kamitani criticized false claims during the election period that linked his party to Russia, calling them a significant inconvenience. While advocating for regulations to prevent such incidents, he cautioned against excessive government control over social media, warning it could lead to censorship. Kamitani urged bipartisan discussions to ensure fair election practices and avoid unilateral decisions by the ruling party.
