Approval Rating of Japanese PM Ishiba's Cabinet at 35.7%
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Synopsis
As of January 27, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Cabinet approval rating is reported at 35.7%, slightly down from the previous month. Economic concerns dominate public sentiment, particularly regarding US tariffs. Additionally, significant support exists for allowing different surnames for married couples.
Key Takeaways
- Cabinet approval rating at 35.7%.
- Disapproval rate has risen to 49.2%.
- 84.3% express concerns over US tariffs.
- Support for LDP at 29.6%.
- Public divided on government economic measures.
Tokyo, Jan 27 (NationPress) The Cabinet approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stands at 35.7 per cent, a slight decrease from 36.5 per cent the previous month, while disapproval has risen to 49.2 per cent, as per a survey by Kyodo News.
Concerns about the economy were prevalent, with 84.3 per cent of participants expressing anxiety regarding the potential effects of US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Japan's economy, especially within the auto sector.
The survey also indicated that 59.4 per cent of respondents favor allowing married couples to maintain different surnames.
In terms of political affiliations, 26 per cent support the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for proportional representation in the forthcoming upper house elections, with overall backing for the LDP at 29.6 per cent.
This survey, carried out over the weekend, gathered responses from 429 household members and 635 mobile phone users, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Another opinion poll conducted by NHK last month revealed that the approval rating for the Prime Minister's cabinet had fallen to 38 per cent, marking a three-point decline from the previous month.
The disapproval rate increased by one point, reaching 38 per cent in December 2024, according to a poll conducted from December 6 to December 8, which included 1,224 participants.
This poll highlighted that trust in Ishiba's character (at 33 per cent) was the primary reason for support, followed by the belief that the cabinet is preferable to alternatives (at 30 per cent).
Among those opposed, 34 per cent attributed their disapproval to a lack of confidence in policies, 24 per cent pointed to inadequate implementation, and 13 per cent expressed distrust in Ishiba's character.
The poll also assessed public opinion on the government's recent economic initiatives, which include electricity and gas subsidies as well as cash payments for low-income households. While 9 per cent held high expectations, 35 per cent had moderate expectations, 37 per cent had low expectations, and 16 per cent had no expectations.
