With the end of the session on the 16th, four opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party, submitted a motion of no confidence in the Suga Cabinet.
As a result of the vote, it was rejected by a large number of opposition parties such as the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party and the Nippon Ishin no Kai.
We asked about the opposition's perception and future focus.
Is there any dissolution in this Diet?
I don't think it is.
When asked about the timing of the dissolution of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Suga has consistently shown a stance of prioritizing measures against the new corona.
There was an opinion within the ruling party that the submission of a vote of no confidence in the Cabinet would be the cause of dissolution, but as the state of emergency continues, public criticism may go to the ruling party if the election is started. Many voices of concern were also heard.
It seems that Prime Minister Suga wants to gain the support of public opinion by taking these voices into consideration and further advancing vaccination, which is regarded as a trump card.
The opposition's perception is
Although the motion of no confidence was rejected, it is said that the opposition party was able to express its intention.
Mr. Edano, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, made an excuse, not only pursuing the problems of the administration, but also concretely showing what would be changed if he took office, such as a timely reduction of the consumption tax rate to 5%.
Looking ahead to the House of Representatives election, the opposition will continue to monitor the government's response to the new corona and promote its ability to take charge of the administration.
The timing of dissolution and general election
Within the ruling party, there is a growing view that it will be after September.
The schedule is set for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election on the 4th of next month and the opening of the Tokyo Olympics on the 23rd, so it will be difficult to dissolve by September 5, when the Paralympics will end.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Suga's term as president of the Liberal Democratic Party is approaching by the end of September, so it seems that the future focus will be on whether to hold the House of Representatives election or the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election first.
The point to judge the timing is
I think the key is the status of infection, the progress of vaccination, and the holding of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
At what timing can we get the support of public opinion in the limited time until autumn?
It is expected that the best timing will be sought while keeping an eye on trends in the approval rating of the Cabinet.