It is important to actively discuss issues related to the Constitution and sort out points of contention and the direction of revision. It is hoped that the Diet will fulfill its responsibility by continuing constructive discussions.
Discussions between the ruling and opposition parties are gaining momentum in the House of Representatives' Commission on the Constitution. The current Diet session has already held two rounds of debate.
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan initially took a reluctant position toward holding the discussions, saying priority should be given to budget deliberations. However, the ruling parties, as well as Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) and the Democratic Party for the People, both of which are positive about constitutional debate, strongly demanded that the discussions be held, so it seems the CDPJ had no other choice.
