Core Viewpoint - The delay in the coalition agreement between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito is likely to lead to policy stagnation and could impact Japan's diplomatic agenda, with potential consequences for the new government's stability and longevity [2][5][10]. Group 1: Coalition and Leadership Dynamics - The coalition agreement between the LDP and Komeito has been unusually postponed, with the prime minister's nomination likely pushed to after October 20 [2]. - High-ranking officials within the LDP, including influential Vice President Taro Aso, are distancing themselves from Komeito, raising concerns about the stability of the coalition [5]. - Komeito's leader, Tetsuo Saito, has expressed the need for clarity on political funding issues, particularly regarding the appointment of members with unreported political funds [4][5]. Group 2: Economic Policy and Budget Challenges - High市 has emphasized the urgency of addressing rising prices and has proposed expanding support funds for local governments, but the delay in forming a government complicates the passage of the 2025 supplementary budget [5][6]. - The current government lacks a majority in both houses of parliament, making it difficult to pass budget proposals without support from opposition parties [6]. - The proposed tax reforms and budget for 2025 are under scrutiny, with the National Democratic Party opposing the budget due to insufficient funding guarantees [6]. Group 3: Diplomatic Engagements - High市 plans to attend the ASEAN summit in Malaysia starting October 26, but delays in her appointment could reduce preparation time for diplomatic engagements [8]. - Upcoming meetings with U.S. President Trump and discussions on trade agreements and security cooperation are anticipated, highlighting the importance of timely leadership transition [9]. - The new government's approach to historical issues and relations with China and South Korea will be closely monitored, as past administrations have maintained high approval ratings initially [10].

参选者分别为日本前经济安全保障相小林鹰之、自民党前干事长茂木敏充、内阁官房长官林芳正、前经 济安保相高市早苗、农相小泉进次郎。这5人均参加过2024年9月的总裁选举。选举的争论焦点之一是物 价上涨对策…… 日 本自民党确定石破茂首相接班人的总裁选举于9月22日发布公告，共有5人申请参选。主要争论焦点 是包括应对物价上涨在内的经济政策、外交与安全保障政策。估计还将围绕反省政治与金钱问题的自民 党改革以及与在野党合作的具体对策展开辩论。此次选举将于10月4日进行投计票。 按照报名顺序，参选者分别为日本前经济安全保障相小林鹰之、自民党前干事长茂木敏充、内阁官房长 官林芳正、前经济安保相高市早苗、农相小泉进次郎。各阵营均向自民党总部提交了参选所需文件，包 括20名自民党籍国会议员的推荐人名单。 与在野党合作的具体方案将成为争论焦点 这5人均参加过2024年9月的总裁选举。9月22日下午，他们将出席演讲会发表政见，9月23日还将召开联 合记者会。 总裁选举的争论焦点之一是物价上涨对策。小 林鹰之倡导针对年轻人及在职群体实施所得税定率减税 措施。茂木敏充提议设立数万亿日元规模的"生活支援特别地方拨款"。林芳正提出使实际工 ...