Key Facts
• On June 30, Prime Minister Ishiba appeared on a national news program.
• He set the election threshold for July’s House of Councillors election as a coalition majority, including non-reelected seats.
• Ishiba stated he would “solemnly accept the judgment of voters” if the threshold is not met.
Summary
Prime Minister Ishiba, during a televised appearance on June 30, outlined the ruling coalition’s goal for the upcoming House of Councillors election in July. He emphasized that the coalition must secure a majority, including non-reelected seats, to meet the set threshold. Ishiba acknowledged his responsibility and expressed readiness to accept the voters’ decision solemnly if the coalition fails to achieve this target.
