Japan, one of the world’s most stable democracies, is experiencing unusually rapid change. Shigeru Ishiba’s departure could herald a leadership crisis.
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LDP lawmakers are scheduled to vote on Monday whether to hold an extraordinary leadership election.
He was under intense pressure to quit after the LDP-led coalition lost its upper house majority in an election in July.
His impending departure will fuel political uncertainty over the coming weeks until the LDP chooses a successor.
La notizià è stata data dalla Tv di Stato Nhk. Annunciata una conferenza stampa del premier
TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to step down, local media reported on Sunday, as members of his ruling party seek to hold a new leadership race following…
L'emittente pubblica Nhk ha affermato che avrebbe preso la decisione per evitare divisioni all'interno del partito
According to NHK, Shigeru Ishiba has made this decision in order to avoid a split within his Liberal Democratic Party
Il primo ministro giapponese Shigeru Ishiba ha deciso di dimettersi, secondo quanto riportato dai media locali, mentre i membri del suo partito al governo cercano di indire una…
Mr. Ishiba’s party is threatening to split over a right-wing political surge, a weakened economy and turbulent trade relations with the United States.
Japans Ministerpräsident Shigeru Ishiba hat seinen Rücktritt während einer Pressekonferenz in Tokio bekanntgegeben.
Public broadcaster says prime minister has made decision to avoid divide within his Liberal Democratic party
Ishiba had faced calls for his resignation after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party failed to secure a majority in the lower house election on Oct. 27.
The prime minister had struggled to inspire confidence as Japan faced economic headwinds.
Lors de son entrée en fonction il y a un an, il s’était engagé à « créer un nouveau Japon » et à répondre à « l’urgence silencieuse » du déclin démographique avant de convoquer…
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation Sunday, raising the prospect of political gridlock at a fragile time for the world’s...
NHK said Shigeru Ishiba made the decision to avoid a divide within the party, while the Asahi Shimbun newspaper said he was unable to withstand the mounting calls for his…
Shigeru Ishiba’s exit comes as Japan faces rising inflation, ageing population and ballooning national debt
Shigeru Ishiba's exit comes at a time when Japan faces key challenges like U.S. tariffs, rising prices and growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific.
Nach nicht einmal einem Jahr als Regierungschef muss der gemäßigte Konservative Shigeru Ishiba einsehen, dass er gegen den rechten Flügel der LDP nicht bestehen kann.