The Liberal Democratic Party is considering a proposal to automatically reduce the number of Lower House seats by 45.
The Liberal Democratic Party is considering a proposal to automatically reduce the number of Lower House seats by 45. Katsunobu Kato presented the proposal as head of the party's task force for political system reform. The party is advancing efforts toward political system reform.
Massive losses by Japan's opposition parties in the February general election have created ambiguity over who represents the non-governing parties.
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Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is split over a Japan Innovation Party (JIP) proposal to criminalize desecration of the national flag. Some LDP members call for passing a bill in the current Diet session, while others voice concerns about freedom of expression.