1. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has reshuffled its leadership, with veteran Lower House member Azumi Jun appointed as secretary-general.
2. Three Lower House members serving their second term in the chamber were chosen for the leadership positions, including Honjo Satoshi as Policy Research Committee chairperson, Yoshida Harumi as executive deputy president, and Watanabe So as chairperson of the newly established Public Relations Committee.
3. Party President Noda Yoshihiko stated that the reshuffle is a step towards taking power and hinted at consulting with other opposition parties about selecting the next prime minister after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party chooses its new head. The focus is now on whether the opposition camp can coordinate on this matter.