Although planned for 2016, the Japanese press is betting on the imminent announcement of a new faster than expected by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ballot. The latter had made his decision by some members of his coalition. It could also refer to a year and a half the second scheduled increase in the tax on value added provoking controversy in the archipelago.
Abe had already reshuffled last September including changing his finance minister.
The VAT increase has had a negative impact on the recovery, but according to the Bank of Japan, this is necessary to contain the public debt of the country near record 250% of GDP.
Abe could dissolve the lower house of parliament and hold general elections next month to regain some legitimacy when doubts accumulate on its economic policy.
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