In Japan, discussions about the timing of the next general election have intensified, with multiple sources indicating a possible dissolution of the Lower House in the autumn. This speculation follows the announcement that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held an inappropriate party for junior members in November and is expected to conclude its leadership vote in September, which could pave the way for a general election. The possibility of an election was echoed by a Komeito executive and a ruling bloc official, underscoring the coalition's readiness for a potential electoral contest. Additionally, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has faced criticism for leaving the post of special adviser on international human rights issues vacant for about six months, with a government official expressing skepticism about Kishida's commitment to human rights initiatives.
Ruling lawmaker says Japan PM set to dissolve lower house in fall https://t.co/25SD2ZTrt3
A ruling bloc official has suggested the possibility that the House of Representatives could be dissolved for a general election this autumn. https://t.co/Oocs9pn9Bx
Kishida's human rights initiative stalls as adviser post left vacant: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has left the post of special adviser on international human rights issues vacant for about six months, resulting in stalled… https://t.co/Vjh47ioywe #japannews #japantoday
Japan Lower House breakup possible in autumn, Komeito exec says https://t.co/M6X3GB4z7v
A government official has expressed skepticism about Kishida's commitment, saying the prime minister may just have seen establishing the post as a popular move at the time. https://t.co/AaU2l9iM7t
Japan is likely to hold a general election in the autumn after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party concludes its leadership vote in September, a coalition official said https://t.co/mw6LShrN3F
Japan Lower House Breakup Possible in Autumn: Komeito Exec https://t.co/p5Aqd8C6rf
Japan's LDP chapter says held inappropriate party for junior members in November https://t.co/LiEoVJLx3n