Shigeru Ishiba to Become Japan’s Next Prime Minister After Winning LDP Leadership Race
Shigeru Ishiba, a veteran moderate and former defense minister, has been elected as the new leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and will be installed as the country’s next prime minister next week. Ishiba secured 215 votes, narrowly defeating his rightwing rival Sanae Takaichi, who was vying to become Japan’s first female prime minister, with 194 votes in the runoff election held at LDP headquarters in Tokyo.
Leadership Change After Kishida Steps Down Amid Scandals
The leadership contest was triggered after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida decided not to seek re-election as LDP president due to a series of fundraising scandals and declining approval ratings. Ishiba, known for his moderate stance and experience, is expected to lead Japan during a challenging period for the ruling party.
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