政治｜衆院議長に森英介氏が選出 / Politics | Eikei Morii elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Summary

On February 16, 2023, it was agreed in the House of Representatives’ factional council that Eike Mori from the Liberal Democratic Party would be elected as the Speaker of the House.

The Vice Speaker is expected to be chosen from the leading opposition party, the Center-Right Reform Coalition, and the official decision is anticipated to be made at the extraordinary session of the National Diet scheduled for the 18th. This will result in significant responsibilities in the future operations of the National Diet.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, they decided on Eikei Mori as the Speaker of the House of Representatives! That’s amazing!
Log: Yeah, I think Mori has a lot of experience since he used to be the Minister of Justice.
Chako: I heard the Vice Speaker will be chosen from the New Komeito party!
Log: Right, this might be a result of considering the balance between the ruling and opposition parties.
Navi: Just to add, cooperation between the ruling and opposition parties is a crucial element in running the Diet.
Chako: I see, that makes sense! It will be officially decided at the special Diet session, right?
Log: Exactly. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens on the 18th.

Admin’s Note

The election of Mr. Eikei Mori as the Speaker of the House of Representatives is very important news for the future operation of the National Diet. Given his experience as Minister of Justice, his leadership is highly anticipated. Additionally, the election of a Vice Speaker from the opposition is hoped to foster cooperation between the ruling and opposition parties. I look forward to the formal decision during the extraordinary session of the Diet.