Hiroshi Ogushi Quits Centrist Reform Union, Will Continue Politics as Independent Former seven-term lawmaker Hiroshi Ogushi left the Centrist Reform Union on Aug. 31, saying he will serve as an …
Chudo–Komeito merger abandoned as Centrist Reform Alliance considers split Centrist Reform Alliance abandons Chudo–Komeito merger plan on August 31, 2026, and is weighing a split into former CDP and Komeito …
Rikken Shelves Three-Party Merger with Centrist Reform and Komeito, Alliance to Be Abandoned Rikken’s decision to halt the three-party merger marks a setback for plans to form a unified opposition …
Centrist merger talks hit turbulence as former MPs form "Gorilla" group and raise policy objections Centrist merger talks between the mid‑spectrum parties face fresh uncertainty as ex‑lawmakers formed a new …
Three-party talks set up council to explore centrist merger Leaders of the Centrist Reform Union, Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito agreed on June 26, 2026 to establish a consultative council …
Centrist Reform Union Signals Support for Adopting Male-Line Heirs into Imperial Family Centrist Reform Union backs adopting male-line heirs from former imperial branches and women keeping imperial status after marriage; …
Takaichi Constitutional Revision Deepens Opposition Rift as Article 9 Protests Mobilize Prime Minister Takaichi’s constitutional revision drive deepens opposition rifts as nationwide Article 9 protests surge and centrists grapple with …
Centrist Reform Union Struggles to Find Its Voice as Opposition Weakens Centrist Reform Union faces sharp seat losses and unclear policy stance ahead of the special Diet session ending July …
The Tokyo Tribune @2020 – All Rights Reserved.
