Widespread opinion within the ruling parties had been that the General Elections should be held on November 7 or November 14.
After the inauguration of a new Cabinet, there tends to be a “celebratory market” in which support for the Cabinet rises. The LDP’s approval rating has already risen sharply since the party’s presidential election last month. And last week Japan lifted a months-long state of emergency after successfully bringing down daily new COVID-19 cases.
Kishida’s Government will be in place for a few weeks as the new Prime Minister has decided to waste no time in holding Lower House elections. The dissolution of the Chamber is expected to take place on October 14. (Nikkei Asia)