【环球时报驻日本特约记者 王军 环球时报记者 邢晓婧 环球时报特约记者 孙晓蕾】编者的话：在7月20 日举行的日本国会参议院选举中，民粹主义政党参政党获得14个席位，成为此次选举的主要赢家之一。 这个刚成立5年的政党，在面临人口危机的日本通过宣扬"日本人优先"获得不少选民支持。在这背后， 既有日本民众对当前经济低迷和物价高涨的不满，也有对丑闻不断建制派政党的惩罚。在自民党和公明 党失去对国会两院控制权的背景下，参政党将如何影响日本的政治格局，这是很多人提出的问题。此 外，该党党首曾否认日本侵华罪行，其政治力量的增加将如何影响日本对华政策，值得关注。 西村林太郎认为，日本多个反对党在近期选举中的胜利，反映了部分选民已经厌倦了建制派政治，他们 通过支持反对党来发泄不满并惩罚自民党。美国天普大学东京校区日本问题学者库塞克称，参政党的许 " 反全球化政党 " 宣传 " 日本人优先 " 参政党成立于2020年新冠疫情期间。该党在其官网上表示，那些感到"如果不改变政治现状，日本的未 来将充满不确定性"的民众聚集在一起，以"没有我们想投票的政党，所以要从零开始创建一个"为口 号，成立参政党。 据日本共同社、《日本时报》、英 ...

Core Points - The Reform UK party has emerged as a significant political force in England, winning 677 local council seats and becoming the largest party in the ongoing 2025 local elections [2][5] - The traditional dominance of the Conservative and Labour parties is being challenged, with Reform UK capturing control of 10 out of 23 announced local councils [2][5] - The Conservative party suffered a major setback, losing all 15 councils it previously controlled, while Labour also faced significant losses [2][6] Political Landscape Changes - Reform UK's rise is notable, with its national vote share increasing from 14.3% in the previous year's election to 31% in the current elections, breaking the traditional two-party dominance [5][7] - The Conservative party lost 635 seats and 15 council controls, while Reform UK gained control of 8 councils from them, including traditional Conservative strongholds [5][6] - The party also made inroads into Labour's strongholds, winning in areas like Doncaster and narrowly defeating Labour in other regions [5][8] Reactions from Political Leaders - Labour leader Keir Starmer acknowledged the election results and the public's anger, indicating a need for the party to fulfill its promises more rapidly [6][8] - Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch recognized the long road ahead for rebuilding the party after significant losses [6][8] Factors Behind Reform UK's Success - The shift in voter support towards Reform UK is attributed to dissatisfaction with the main parties, particularly the Conservative party, which has seen its appeal decline [7][8] - Reform UK's platform focuses on immigration control and anti-establishment rhetoric, resonating with voters disillusioned by traditional parties [8][9] - The rise of Reform UK reflects a broader trend of right-wing populism across Europe, with similar movements gaining traction in countries like Germany, Italy, and France [9][10] Future Considerations - The governance capabilities of Reform UK will be tested as they take control of local councils, with expectations to manage public finances effectively [11] - Internal stability within Reform UK is a concern, as past resignations due to leadership issues may impact its future performance [11]