TOKYO, June 23 (NNN-NHK) – The disapproval rating for Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe’s Cabinet, rose to its highest point, since the launch of his second administration in Dec, 2012, a nationwide poll showed.
According to the survey, conducted between Friday and Sunday of people aged 18 or older, the disapproval rating for Abe’s Cabinet rose four points to 49 percent, while the approval rate dropped one point from last month to 36 percent.
Of those who support Abe’s Cabinet, 58 percent said the administration “seems better than other alternatives,” while 19 percent said it represents political parties they support.
Of those who disapprove the Cabinet, 44 percent said, they don’t trust Abe, while 27 percent said, they don’t expect much from the Cabinet.
As regards the COVID-19 pandemic, 22 percent said that they are worried very much, and 53 percent said, they are worried to some extent.
On the government’s response to the outbreak, 51 percent gave a positive assessment, while 47 percent had a negative view.
In addition, 86 percent said, they are concerned over a possible second wave of infections, according to the survey.– NNN-NHK
