Published 08/14/2024 2:10:00 a.m.

Japan PM Kishida won't run in LDP presidential election, Kyodo reports

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek a second term as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party due to political scandals.
His resignation comes a month before LDP elections, with the date in September yet to be announced.
Kishida's successor will face challenges, such as rising living costs linked to a weak yen.

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The Hindu

Japan PM Fumio Kishida announces he will step down from party presidency in September

Since the corruption scandal broke, Japan’s Prime Minister has removed a number of Cabinet ministers and others from party executive posts and dissolved party factions that were criticised

08/14/2024 5:43:33 a.m.·India

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CTV News

Japan's prime minister prepares to step down. Why, and what's next?

Japan's embattled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida surprised the country Wednesday by announcing that he'll step down when his party picks a new leader next month.

08/14/2024 12:55:01 p.m.·Canada

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The Independent

Japan's Kishida tells his ruling party he will not run in its September leadership vote, NHK says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September

08/14/2024 1:55:53 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Japan PM Kishida won't run in LDP presidential election, Kyodo reports

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down as ruling party leader in September, media reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year term during which he pushed for higher wages and ramped up defence spending.

08/14/2024 1:55:42 a.m.·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Japan PM Fumio Kishida To Step Down Amid Sinking Poll Ratings

Japan's unpopular Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to quit after announcing on Wednesday he will not seek re-election as party chief. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed almost uninterrupted since 1945, is due to hold a leadership contest next month, with the winner to become prime minister. "In this (party) presidential election, it is necessary to show the people that the LDP is changing and the party is a new LDP," Kish…

08/14/2024 5:47:24 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Explainer: Japan's prime minister prepares to step down. Why, and what's next?

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s embattled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida surprised the country Wednesday by announcing that he’ll step down when his party picks a new leader next month. His decision clears the way for his governing Liberal Democratic Party to choose a new standard bearer in its leadership election next month. The winner of that […]

08/14/2024 12:33:51 p.m.·United States

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