【环球财经】下一任日本首相将从他们中产生

Core Points - The election for the new president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has officially begun, with five candidates announcing their participation, and the winner is expected to become the next Prime Minister of Japan [1][2] - The election faces challenges such as a significant reduction in eligible voting party members and ongoing factional disputes within the party, alongside the pressing issue of governing as a minority following the loss of majority in both houses of the Diet [1][3] Candidate Overview - The five candidates competing in the LDP presidential election are Toshimitsu Motegi, Yoshihide Suga, Shinjiro Koizumi, Sanae Takaichi, and Kobayashi Eagle, all of whom previously lost to Shigeru Ishiba in the last election [2] - Candidates are expected to debate key issues such as high prices and cooperation with opposition parties during the campaign period leading up to the October 4 voting [2] Polling and Support Dynamics - Recent polls indicate that Shinjiro Koizumi leads with a support rate of 23.8%, followed closely by Sanae Takaichi at 21%, although the final outcome will depend on internal party support rather than public opinion [3] - The influence of party factions remains significant, with notable figures like Taro Aso and Fumio Kishida still holding sway over vote distribution within the party [3] Membership and Voting Changes - The number of eligible voting members for this election has decreased to approximately 915,600, a drop of over 140,000 from the previous election, attributed to a decline in overall party membership and new voting eligibility rules [4] - The election will utilize a voting system where the total votes are divided between party members and local supporters, with a total of 590 votes available in the first round [4]