With the passing of the political funds control bill, speculation now surrounds Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and a possible reshuffle of his Cabinet and the LDP executive committee. The move, expected later this summer after parliament adjourns on June 23, aims to boost Kishida’s public image and secure his reelection as party president in September.
Despite potential conflicts with veteran party members, Kishida prioritized passing the bill before the end of the current parliamentary session. This decision involved compromises with coalition partner Komeito and opposition party Nippon Ishin no Kai, aligning with some of the LDP’s objectives.