自民じみん総裁そうさい選せん 小林こばやし氏しが立候補りっこうほを正式せいしき表明ひょうめい 野党やとう連携れんけいで主張しゅちょうに違ちがいも

Former Minister in charge of Economic Security, Kobayashi, who has officially announced his candidacy for the LDP presidential election, indicated that he will prioritize cooperation with opposition parties on a policy-by-policy basis.

On the other hand, former Secretary-General Motegi insists on pursuing a new coalition framework, revealing differences within the minority ruling party regarding cooperation with the opposition parties.

The former Minister in charge of Economic Security, Kobayashi, said yesterday, ahead of the announcement of the LDP presidential election on the 22nd next week, The driving force to reboot the Liberal Democratic Party is the power of youth, and a generational change is necessary.

I am prepared to take the lead, he said, officially announcing his candidacy.

In terms of economic policy, they advocated for the implementation of a fixed-rate tax reduction, which deducts a certain percentage, as a temporary income tax cut with a set time frame and income limits.

Furthermore, regarding relations with opposition parties, he said, If we work together on policies, a coalition may come into view.

He pointed out that “it would be pointless to form a coalition just to make up the numbers,” and indicated that he would prioritize cooperation on individual policies first.

In addition, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi, who announced his intention to run on the 16th, also stated, We must not reverse the order of solidifying our policies first and then working together with each party.

In response to this, former Secretary-General Motegi said last week, If we only seek cooperation on individual policies, politics will not move forward.

He stated that he would establish a strong government foundation, indicating his intention to pursue a new coalition framework with parties such as Nippon Ishin no Kai and the Democratic Party for the People. Within the minority ruling party, differences have emerged regarding cooperation with opposition parties.

On the other hand, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Koizumi is making arrangements to officially announce his candidacy at a press conference in the latter half of this week.

Kato, the Minister of Finance who ran in last years party leadership election, has been appointed as the head of the election campaign headquarters for the faction. Mr. Koizumi said, I feel very reassured and encouraged.

Former Minister for Economic Security, Takaichi, who has solidified her intention to run, greeted at a meeting of secretaries of lawmakers supporting her on the 16th. According to attendees, she called for cooperation, saying, The Liberal Democratic Party is in a tough situation, but I want to revitalize it.

Mr. Takaichi is expected to hold a press conference later this week to explain economic policies and other matters, and as the official announcement approaches, each camp is becoming more active.