Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's approval ratings have been declining since June this year. Kishida** implemented a cabinet reshuffle in September and a massive economic stimulus package in November, but neither of them was able to reverse the decline in approval ratings. According to the latest polling data, the disapproval rating of the cabinet led by Fumio Kishida has hit a record high in more than 70 years, while the support rating of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has also reached a new low in more than a decade. Japanese political analysts believe that the recent Liberal Democratic Party's "political black gold" scandal has further lowered the approval rating of the Kishida cabinet.
According to the results of a poll conducted by Japan's Mainichi Shimbun newspaper on December 16-17, Kishida's cabinet approval rating fell by 5 percentage points from November to 16%, the first time that the cabinet's approval rating fell below 20% since August 2011At the same time, the disapproval rating of the Kishida cabinet rose by 5 percentage points to 79 percent, the highest level since the Mainichi Shimbun began the survey in July 1947.
In Japan, a cabinet approval rating of less than 30% is considered to be entering "dangerous waters". If it falls further below 20%, it is considered to have entered the "** waters".
Japanese political and economic commentator Shigeaki Koga said that after the recent fermentation of the Liberal Democratic Party's "political black gold" scandal, although Fumio Kishida removed all four members of the Liberal Democratic Party ** faction among the cabinet ministers this month, this did not give the troubled Kishida cabinet a respite.
Japanese political and economic commentator Shigeaki Koga: (Kishida**) launched the so-called "new capitalism", but it did not bear fruit, and the economy did not improve. In the face of national dissatisfaction, the problem of "political black gold" has arisen again. The people have lost trust not only in the Kishida regime but also in the Liberal Democratic Party.
At present, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the suspected receipt of kickbacks by members of the Liberal Democratic Party ** faction and other factions, and on the 19th, it conducted a mandatory search of the offices of the ** faction and the Nikai faction. In this regard, Shigeaki Koga said that with the search in full swing, the support of the Kishida cabinet and the Liberal Democratic Party may be further **.
Japanese political and economic commentator Shigeaki Koga: There are already so many problems within the LDP that (Kishida) should dissolve the House of Representatives.
On the 22nd, Japan** passed the draft budget for fiscal year 2024 at a cabinet meeting, of which the defense budget is 79 trillion yen, a record high.
Shigeaki Koga said: All along, Japan has adopted a policy of following the United States, focusing its defense budget on enhancing its so-called "counterattack capability" and strengthening its missile defense network. In order to secure financial resources, in addition to implementing tax increase measures, Japan** will also issue large-scale government bonds to fill it, which will bring a more serious crisis to the long-sluggish Japanese economy.
Shigeaki Koga, Japanese political and economic commentator: Japan should change its thinking about seeking development within the framework of the G7 and NATO, seriously consider how to deal with the current crisis, and have a clear understanding of the current situation of Japan's economic recession. The issuance of government bonds for the sake of war could lead to the collapse of Japan. Concern for people's livelihood is the most pressing issue in Japanese politics today.
CCTV news client).