Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba tenders his resignation
In a surprising turn of events, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has stepped down, less than a year into his tenure. The news was reported by the German Press Agency (dpa) and the event took place in Tokyo.
Ishiba's resignation came after a series of parliamentary losses, which marked a significant setback for him and his party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Since July, his coalition had been a minority government, with the LDP losing the majority in the upper house of parliament in July and the lower house in October.
The losses in both houses of parliament led to the coalition's inability to pass legislation without support from other parties. The parliamentary losses were significant contributors to the increasing criticism and calls for Ishiba's resignation within the LDP.
Ishiba, however, intends to fulfill his duties until a new party leader is elected. He announced his resignation in a press conference on Sunday evening (local time), but the reason for his resignation was not mentioned as a direct result of the parliamentary losses. However, they likely contributed to the pressure leading to his resignation.
The search results do not provide information about the new party leader of the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan after Ishiba's resignation. It remains to be seen who will take over as the new Prime Minister and lead the country forward.
The parliamentary losses were not the only challenges Ishiba faced during his tenure. He faced increasing criticism and calls for resignation within his own party, which may have contributed to his decision to step down.
This development in Japanese politics is a significant event and will have far-reaching implications for the country's future. As the search for a new party leader and Prime Minister begins, the Japanese people will be watching closely to see who will lead them forward and how they will address the challenges facing the country.
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