Liberal Democratic Party

Why Did Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba Step Down? Inside the High-Stakes Move to Retain Power

In a stunning development, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Cabinet resigned en masse on Monday morning, about three weeks into the country's new government. The resignation fell during a special session of Japan's parliament, the Diet, ahead of a crucial vote that will decide whether Ishiba returns to...

Japan’s New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Calls for Early Election

In a significant political move, Japan's newly elected Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has announced a snap election scheduled for October 27, just three days after assuming leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). At 67, Ishiba has taken over from former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, securing the LDP leadership...

Japan’s Ruling Party Gears Up For Leadership Vote

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is set to elect a new leader on Friday, following the departure of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. This election will determine the head of a party that has held power for most of the last seventy years. Voting Process Explained After two weeks of...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Announces Decision to Step Down: A New Era for LDP Leadership

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida revealed on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in the forthcoming September party leadership vote, paving the way for a new leader to take the reins. Kishida, who has served as both the president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Prime Minister...