社会｜岸田氏、立憲との連立に慎重姿勢 / Society | Kishida adopts a cautious stance on coalition with the Constitutional Democratic Party.

Summary

While there is a rationale for a grand coalition, concerns about its realization have been expressed.

Former Prime Minister Kishida took a cautious stance regarding a “grand coalition” with the Constitutional Democratic Party, stating that forming a coalition merely for the sake of numbers could lead to immediate collapse due to public criticism, which should be avoided. On the other hand, there are voices within the Liberal Democratic Party expressing hope for a grand coalition, with concerns about issues like pensions influencing this sentiment.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Wow! Is there really such an incident?
Rog: Yeah, former Prime Minister Kishida is showing a cautious attitude towards forming a coalition with the Constitutional Democratic Party. Even if they just form a coalition for the sake of numbers, it’s likely to attract criticism from the public.
Chako: I see! But why is it such a big deal?
Rog: There’s a rationale behind a grand coalition, but there are various issues to address before it can actually happen, so they’re being careful.
Navi: If a grand coalition were to be realized, it could bring political stability, but it also carries the risk of eroding public trust.
Chako: I get it! That’s why they’re thinking things through carefully!

Admin’s Note

Former Prime Minister Kishida’s remarks highlight the challenges of coalition politics. Coalitions formed solely for the sake of numbers risk collapsing in a short time, so a solid vision is essential to gain the public’s trust. While there are expectations within the Liberal Democratic Party, the relationship with the Constitutional Democratic Party remains delicate. I’m very interested to see how things develop going forward.