[HIGHLIGHTS] Prime Minister Kishida: Funding for measures to address the declining birthrate "Without considering a new tax burden, including consumption tax"

NHK: Regarding financial resources to intensively strengthen measures to address the declining birthrate over the next three years, Prime Minister Kishida stated that he is not considering a new tax burden. He also said he would consider a new framework for society as a whole, taking into account the opinions of the ruling parties, with an eye to adding to social insurance premiums.

At the next meeting, the government plans to present a draft of the "Children's Future Strategy Policy," which includes specific measures and financial resources.