Fiscal consolidation "It will not be impossible to return to profitability in FY2025" Minister of Economic Recovery July 31 20:28

Nishimura, the Minister for Economic Recovery, said that the achievement of the government's goal of turning the "basic fiscal balance" indicator of fiscal consolidation into the black by 2025 would become even more difficult. "Since this scenario does not incorporate spending reform, it will never be impossible to return to profitability in FY2025 if reforms equivalent to the past are made."

In addition, he said, "Promote spending reform while economic growth through digitalization of administration and improvement of productivity. I would like to continue to aim for profitability in 2025 and aim for it." He showed the idea of ​​maintaining the government's goals.