Proposals by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's reform panel, which chose not to recommend an end to the controversial faction system, are unlikely to restore public faith that was undermined by a major ongoing slush fund scandal involving the interparty blocs.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's loss of public support over several scandals involving Cabinet members is likely undermining his diplomatic clout on the world stage, pundits said.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's gamble to replace all ministers from the largest faction within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party over a political fundraising scandal could make it more difficult for him to manage the government.
Upper House member Muneo Suzuki resigned from Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) before the party could expel him for his unannounced visit to Russia.
There is speculation among Japanese lawmakers that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may call a snap election in the near future to regain his political footing, as two years have passed since he took office in October 2021.