Prime Minister Kishida's decision to appoint a former member of the House of Councillors of the People's Democratic Party as an advisor to the Prime Minister is widely viewed among the ruling and opposition parties as a stepping stone to the entry of the People's Democratic Party into a coalition government, and it is expected to cause ripples in the future.
With the inauguration of the reshuffled Cabinet, Prime Minister Kishida has decided to appoint Ms. Wakako Yada, a former member of the House of Councillors of the People's Democratic Party, as an advisor to the Prime Minister in charge of wage increases and employment, and will make a decision at the Cabinet meeting on June 15.
Representative Tamaki of the People's Democratic Party said on an Internet program on the evening of the 14th, "Mr. Yada is currently an individual who is not an adviser to the party, and there is nothing the party can do about it."
However, there is a growing view among the ruling and opposition parties that this may be a stepping stone for the People's Democratic Party to enter a coalition government.
In addition, since Mr. Yada received support from the Denki Union, a labor union of major electronics manufacturers, it has been pointed out that Prime Minister Kishida would like to obtain the cooperation of labor unions in future elections.
On the other hand, other opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party, have voiced concerns that it will lead to the collapse of unions under the umbrella of the coalition, and Chairman Yoshino of the coalition reiterated his belief on the 14th that the People's Democratic Party will not be allowed to enter the coalition government.
Even within the LDP, there are concerns about the impact on the relationship with Komeito, and the appointment of Mr. Yada is expected to cause ripples in the future.