After weeks of negotiations, the ruling coalition has clinched a deal with opposition party Nippon Ishin no Kai on education reform and social insurance in exchange for its support for the minority government’s fiscal 2025 budget –– effectively ensuring its approval in the Lower House.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito and Nippon Ishin chief Hirofumi Yoshimura announced the three parties’ agreement in parliament on Tuesday evening.
“The kind of constructive talks and agreement we’ve struck between ruling and opposition parties are deeply meaningful for our country’s parliament. Speaking on behalf of the LDP, we will carry on with responsibility and sincerity to realize the contents of this agreement,” Ishiba said to reporters.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.