Editorial

14:00 JST, August 2, 2025

During the recent House of Councillors election campaign, measures to combat rising prices were the focus of debate. But strengthening the nation’s defense capabilities and reforming the social security system are also urgent issues that have to be dealt with.

In spite of this, it is difficult to believe that the government is serious about tackling these difficult issues, as the extraordinary Diet session is set to last for only five days.

The first extraordinary session of the Diet following the upper house election opened with the speaker and vice speaker of the upper house being chosen, among other business. Next week, the Budget Committees of both houses will convene to discuss U.S. tariff measures.

The ruling parties, which suffered a crushing defeat in the upper house election, are facing this Diet session as a minority in both houses. Cooperation from opposition........

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