Key Facts
• The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held its first meeting to analyze the Upper House election defeat.
• Secretary-General Moriyama aims to finalize a report by August.
• Moriyama hinted at resigning after the report’s completion.
• A party-wide meeting is scheduled for August 8, with non-mainstream members pushing for Ishiba’s resignation.
• Prime Minister Ishiba has shown no intention of stepping down.
• Internal voices urge Ishiba to resign to prevent party division.
• Some members argue that forcing Ishiba out would harm the party’s image.
• Calls for an early leadership election are intensifying within the LDP.
Summary
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has initiated an analysis of its significant defeat in the Upper House election. Secretary-General Moriyama plans to complete a report by August and has suggested he may resign afterward. Meanwhile, internal pressure on Prime Minister Ishiba to step down is growing, with non-mainstream members advocating for his resignation or an early leadership election. Despite this, Ishiba remains firm in his position. Party members are divided, with some emphasizing the need for voluntary resignation to avoid further damage to the party’s unity and public image. The situation is expected to escalate as the August 8 party-wide meeting approaches.
