宮沢氏の発言は、財務省的なアプローチへの固執を感じさせる部分もあります。今後の税制議論では、財務省主導ではなく、より柔軟で国民目線の改革が求められるでしょう。税調が単なる形式的な存在で終わらないためには、国民の声を反映し、実効性のある提案を行うべきです。 English Comment
The political struggles faced by the LDP in recent elections seem to be reflected in the sidelining of Miyazawa, the Tax Policy Council Chairman. His frustration over the agreement to raise the income ceiling from \103,000 to \178,000 without consulting the tax council underscores his diminished influence. Miyazawa's role as a perceived spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance has garnered little public support, highlighting the growing discontent with rigid, top-down tax policy discussions.
While Miyazawa expressed dissatisfaction over bypassing traditional council deliberations, the direct decision-making by party secretaries prioritizing speed might resonate with those frustrated by the longstanding inertia surrounding the "103万円の壁" issue. However, this shift also risks being perceived as a lack of transparency and democratic process in policy-making.
Miyazawa's reaction reveals his attachment to a Ministry of Finance-centric approach, but future tax discussions must adopt a more flexible and citizen-focused perspective. For the Tax Policy Council to remain relevant, it must evolve to incorporate broader voices and present actionable, impactful reforms.