PM Takaichi Secures Discretion over LDP Leadership Reshuffle
Tokyo, Sept. 8 (Jiji Press)--Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party decided at a meeting of party executives on Tuesday to give LDP President and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discretion over a renewal of the party leadership. If the government adopts a fiscal 2027 tax system reform package, including a plan to lower the consumption tax rate on food, at a cabinet meeting on Sept. 15, Takai...
On September 8, Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) decided at a meeting of party executives to grant Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discretion over a potential renewal of the party leadership. If the government proceeds with a fiscal 2027 tax system reform package, including a proposal to reduce the consumption tax rate on food, Takaichi may initiate a party leadership reshuffle as early as September 16.
Following this, it is anticipated that the prime minister will reshuffle her cabinet and the lineup of state ministers and parliamentary vice ministers by September 18.
During the meeting, Takaichi expressed her intention to maintain discretion over the party personnel matter. She pointed to a survey of party members regarding their desired positions and stated, "I read all the responses and realized the party's abundant human resources." In relation to the tax system reform package, Takaichi tasked the party's Tax System Research Commission with discussing the details for an early adoption.
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