Key Facts
• On September 9, opposition party leaders held a meeting.
• They agreed to demand an extraordinary Diet session within September.
• The request aims to prevent a political vacuum.
• If the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election is set for October 4, they will invoke constitutional provisions to demand the session.
• The LDP leadership election is proposed for October 4, with party members participating.
Summary
On September 9, opposition party leaders, including those from the Constitutional Democratic Party, agreed to demand an extraordinary Diet session within September to avoid a political vacuum. They also decided to invoke constitutional provisions if the LDP leadership election is confirmed for October 4. The election is expected to include candidates such as Sanae Takaichi, Yoshimasa Hayashi, and Toshimitsu Motegi, with party members participating. The opposition’s demand highlights concerns over governance during the leadership transition.
