Three Japanese Opposition Parties Discuss Possible Merger
Moves to form a new opposition party have surfaced among Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party, Komeito, and the Centrist Reform Alliance, with plans targeted for confirmation by mid-July.
koreaherald.comMoves to launch a new party have emerged among three opposition parties in Japan, sources said Sunday. The idea arose during talks on the possible integration of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito into the Centrist Reform Alliance. Junya Ogawa, leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance, attended a news conference on Friday in Tokyo.
The CRA and Komeito are keen about the new opposition party option, according to sources familiar with the matter. Some senior members of the CDP and officials of a major labor union supporting the initiative are also positive. With the current Diet session slated to end July 17, the three parties hope to confirm such plans by mid-July, according to sources.
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