Prime Minister Takaichi Expresses Ambition for Constitutional Amendment, Aiming for Submission to Diet in 2027
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has expressed a strong determination to amend the Constitution of Japan. The government aims to create a new "emergency clause" to maintain national functions in the event of large-scale disasters or similar crises.
According to a policy agreement compiled by the government, the goal is to submit a draft of this emergency clause to the Diet during the 2026 fiscal year. Prime Minister Takaichi holds the view that "because the Constitution is the foundation of the nation, it should be updated in line with the times," and she maintains a proactive stance toward early amendment.
This plan envisions submitting the original draft for constitutional amendment to the ordinary session of the Diet in 2027. Since constitutional amendment requires not only debate in the Diet but also a national referendum, attention is focused on how future discussions in the Diet will proceed.
Constitutional amendment is a highly significant issue for Japan. Many citizens are paying close attention to how the government and various political parties will engage in further discussions moving forward.