Kishida’s three-year term has been marked by scandal, rising living costs and record defence spendingJapan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, has said he will not run for the presidency of his ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) next month – a decision that will result in the appointment of a new leader of the world’s fourth-biggest economy.Kishida, who has been battling low approval ratings and a damaging fundraising scandal, said he would step down as LDP leader in September, telling reporters on Wednesday that the party needed an “open contest to promote debate”. Continue reading…
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Author : Justin McCurry in Tokyo
Publish date : 2024-08-14 10:26:16
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida announces he will step down in September
