Constitutional

Prime Minister Takaichi’s August 15 speech shifts wording on war pledge, prompting debate Prime Minister Takaichi’s August 15 speech at the national memorial used a causative phrasing — “will not …

Fukuoka CDP Federation Orders Probe into National Health Insurance Evasion by Local Lawmakers Constitutional Democratic Party’s Fukuoka federation has ordered a full survey of its local lawmakers into national health …

Thailand court upholds 400 billion baht emergency borrowing to fund household relief and energy plans Thailand court upholds 400 billion baht emergency borrowing, clearing the way for household relief and …

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 …

Sub-capital plan referendum provision draws constitutional challenge over expanded Osaka voter pool Legal scholars say the sub-capital plan (副首都構想) bill’s clause to expand Osaka’s referendum electorate to prefecture residents may …

Komeito says talks to accelerate centrist merger with Rikken, aims for decision during Diet session Komeito secretary-general Nishida announced accelerated talks for a centrist merger with the Constitutional Democratic Party …

House Commission Debates Draft Emergency Provisions to Allow Diet Term Extensions May 14, 2026 — The Lower House commission debated draft emergency provisions allowing Diet term extensions and authorizing Cabinet …

Asahi Poll Shows Public Split on Constitutional Revision Under Takaichi Administration — 47% Support, 43% Oppose Asahi poll: 47% support, 43% oppose constitutional revision under the Takaichi administration; public divided …

LDP Proposes Concentrated Debate on Emergency Clause to Accelerate Constitutional Amendment LDP proposes concentrated Diet debates on an emergency clause to speed constitutional amendment; coalition partners back it while critics …