Editorial

17:20 JST, March 27, 2025

Elections are the foundation of democracy, and the decision to ban posters that undermine their integrity can be seen as a step forward. However, this alone will not be enough to resolve the mess surrounding elections.

If Diet members are prioritizing their own advantage in elections and are reluctant to take measures to improve the situation, including through legislation, then why not establish a third-party entity made up of experts in order to deliberate on the issue in depth?

The revised Public Offices Election Law, which most notably features new regulations on election posters, has been passed by a majority, with support from both the ruling and opposition parties. It will come into effect after a one-month period of public notification.

The revised law requires all........

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