Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida refuses to be re-elected as head of the LDP
The current Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, announced that he would not run for a second term as head of the Liberal Democratic Party in September 2024. The decision is due to a drop in the rating amid a political scandal.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his decision not to run for the post of head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in September this year. This statement came as a surprise to many, given his significant political career and position in the Japanese government.
Kishida, now 67, has decided not to continue fighting for the leadership of the LDP after a sharp drop in his approval rating in recent months. The main reason for this decline was a political scandal related to fundraising within the party, which led to widespread criticism of him.
The decision to refuse re-election means that Kishida will complete his term as Prime minister without trying to maintain his position. Now attention is turning to possible successors who can claim leadership in the LDP and, accordingly, the post of Prime Minister of Japan.
Political experts note that this decision may affect the future of Japanese politics, as well as the internal dynamics in the LDP, where the struggle for leadership among possible candidates for the post of head of the party will begin.
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