With the passing of the political funds control bill, all eyes are now on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as speculation grows about a possible Cabinet reshuffle. This potential shake-up could come later this summer after parliament concludes on June 23.
The rumored reshuffle is seen as a strategic move by Kishida to improve his public image and secure reelection as party president in September. Despite potential conflicts with senior party members, Kishida is willing to make changes to strengthen his position.
In order to push the bill through before the end of the parliamentary session, Kishida made concessions to coalition partner Komeito and opposition party Nippon Ishin no Kai. These compromises were necessary to gain support from groups aligned with the LDP’s objectives.