Sanae Takaichi prepares LDP and cabinet reshuffle in Japan

Sanae Takaichi Liberal Democratic Party cabinet reshuffle consumption tax reform Japanese politics

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing a major reshuffle of her cabinet and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) executive lineup, expected to begin as early as September 16. The restructuring aims to stabilize the administration ahead of an extraordinary Diet session planned for early October.

In the LDP reshuffle, Takaichi is expected to retain key figures including Vice President Taro Aso, Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki, and Policy Research Council Chair Takayuki Kobayashi. Koichi Hagiuda is also being considered for retention as executive acting secretary-general. The reshuffle will include appointments for senior and parliamentary vice-ministers.

Regarding the cabinet, Takaichi is likely to retain Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. The future of Internal Affairs Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi remains a key point of focus.

Parallel to these personnel changes, the government is moving toward a fiscal reform package. This proposal seeks to reduce the consumption tax on food and beverages from 8% to 1% for a two-year period starting next April, with cabinet approval anticipated on September 15.

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[● 3 SOURCES] The reshuffle includes appointments for senior and parliamentary vice-ministers. www.radiostudio90italia.it · askanews.it · japonsamourai.fr
[● 4 SOURCES] Taro Aso is expected to be confirmed as vice president of the LDP. www.radiostudio90italia.it · askanews.it · www.adnkronos.com · japonsamourai.fr
[● 4 SOURCES] Toshimitsu Motegi and Shinjiro Koizumi are expected to remain as Foreign Minister and Defense Minister, respectively. www.radiostudio90italia.it · askanews.it · www.adnkronos.com · news.cube-soft.jp
[● 2 SOURCES] The fate of Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Yoshimasa Hayashi is a key focus of the upcoming appointments. news.cube-soft.jp · www.adnkronos.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing a cabinet and Liberal Democratic Party reshuffle starting September 16. www.radiostudio90italia.it · askanews.it · www.adnkronos.com · japonsamourai.fr · www.fnn.jp · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The reshuffle process is utilizing a 'personnel survey' sent to LDP Diet members due to the dissolution of most factions. news.cube-soft.jp · www.fnn.jp
[● 5 SOURCES] Prime Minister Takaichi is coordinating to retain Takayuki Kobayashi as Policy Research Council Chair. www.adnkronos.com · www.radiostudio90italia.it · askanews.it · news.cube-soft.jp
[● 4 SOURCES] A fiscal reform package proposes reducing the consumption tax on food and beverages from 8% to 1% for two years starting next April. www.radiostudio90italia.it · askanews.it · www.adnkronos.com · japonsamourai.fr