While Prime Minister Kishida has expressed his intention to energetically discuss the revision of the Constitution in the Diet, some opposition parties such as the Nippon Ishin no Kai, which has increased the number of seats in the lower house elections, are also calling for accelerated discussions next year. It is expected that the constitutional debate will become more active toward the Upper House election.
Regarding the constitutional amendment, Prime Minister Kishida announced at a press conference following the inauguration of the Second Kishida Cabinet that he had instructed the party to strengthen its system and promote vigorous discussions in the Diet.
In addition, the newly appointed Chairman of the House of Representatives Hosoda pointed out the need for a frank exchange of opinions in the Diet, and the Komeito's chairman of the Northern Constitutional Investigation also said that the Constitutional Review Boards of both Houses of Representatives should be held regularly. Shown.
Meanwhile, the Nippon Ishin no Kai and the Democratic Party for the People, who increased their seats in the previous lower house election, agreed to work on the ruling party to accelerate discussions on constitutional amendment.
In the Diet, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party, as well as the Nippon Ishin no Kai and the Democratic Party for the People, have more than two-thirds of the powers that are willing to amend the Constitution in both Houses of Representatives.
The Liberal Democratic Party has also expressed the opinion that "why not start the discussion by responding to the emergency situation that is an urgent issue with the new corona", and it is expected that the constitutional debate will become active toward the House of Councilors election next year. ..