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The Japan Times ·Oct 29, 2026 ☆

Country: Japan

LDP, JIP and DPP plan to cut Lower House seats, ending standoff

The three parties plan to introduce and pass a related bill by the end of the current session to cut 31 proportional representation seats.

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The Japan Times ·Oct 28, 2026 ☆

Country: Japan

DPP approves LDP plan to cut Lower House proportional representation seats

The proposal includes the introduction of a system allowing multiple parties to compile a joint list of proportional representation candidates.

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