Japan LDP Lawmakers Form New Group to Support PM Takaichi's Agenda
Key lawmakers from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are establishing a new intraparty group to bolster Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's political base and advance her national security and economic policies. Led by former Prime Minister Taro Aso and other senior figures, the initiative aims to realize campaign pledges following the LDP's landslide victory in the February House of Representatives election. The group plans to discuss critical issues such as fiscal policy, the Japan-U.S. alliance, and imperial succession, with its first meeting scheduled for May 21 featuring U.S. Ambassador George Glass. Notable members include Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, despite their previous rivalry with Takaichi. This move occurs as most LDP factions remain disbanded following a 2023 slush fund scandal, leaving Aso’s faction as a significant power center. The group emphasizes practical cooperation between the government and the party to address existential threats like resource battles and supply chain disruptions, aiming to strengthen Takaichi’s leadership through her term ending in September 2027.
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Japan LDP Lawmakers Form New Group to Support PM Takaichi's Agenda
Key lawmakers from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are establishing a new intraparty group to bolster Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's political base and advance her national security and economic policies. Led by former Prime Minister Taro Aso and other senior figures, the initiative aims to realize campaign pledges following the LDP's landslide victory in the February House of Representatives election. The group plans to discuss critical issues such as fiscal policy, the Japan-U.S. alliance, and imperial succession, with its first meeting scheduled for May 21 featuring U.S. Ambassador George Glass. Notable members include Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, despite their previous rivalry with Takaichi. This move occurs as most LDP factions remain disbanded following a 2023 slush fund scandal, leaving Aso’s faction as a significant power center. The group emphasizes practical cooperation between the government and the party to address existential threats like resource battles and supply chain disruptions, aiming to strengthen Takaichi’s leadership through her term ending in September 2027.
The Mainichi