政治｜衆院選の注目発言とSNSの影響 / Politics | Key Remarks in the House of Representatives Election and the Impact of Social Media

Summary

In the 2026 House of Representatives election, the influence of social media is growing, with a notable increase in the number of posts on Twitter compared to last year’s House of Councillors election.

Among the significant topics that have garnered attention in election-related discussions are proposals for a 12% consumption tax and various economic policies. Additionally, the transfer of seats from the Liberal Democratic Party to other parties and the rise of the Mirai party have become hot topics, alongside reports of co-leader Noda’s intention to resign. All eyes are on the upcoming election campaign.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Why do we keep having meetings and nothing gets decided?
Log: Well, the influence of social media is growing, so it’s easy for opinions to diverge, right?
Chako: But it would be great if we could decide things more smoothly!
Navi: It seems that social media makes it difficult to reach a consensus because it reflects a wide range of opinions.
Log: Plus, with the discussions about the consumption tax, it’s only natural that economic policies are in the spotlight.
Chako: I see! The economy is really important!

Admin’s Note

It’s very interesting to note the increasing influence of social media in the House of Representatives elections. Particularly as concrete policies like the consumption tax are being discussed, it will be important to see how the election campaign unfolds. With the younger generation increasingly expressing their opinions through social media, it is crucial for politicians to respond to those voices. I hope for more transparent discussions leading up to future elections.