The Premier of Japan, Shigeru Ishibahe announced his resignation from the position of Liberal Democratic Party leader (PLD), triggering an imminent change in the head of the Japanese government. Ishiba’s decision, which also implies its departure as Prime Minister of Japan, occurs after disappointing electoral results and growing internal pressure in the PLD.
Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation is seen as a way to take responsibility for the loss of the ruling majority in the partial elections from July 20 to the upper House. The electoral defeat triggered an internal revolt in the PLD, which planned a vote to deprive him of the leadership.
The Japanese leader had been facing criticism since the October general elections, when the governing coalition lost the majority in the low camera, resulting in a minority government. His resignation anticipates the crucial meeting of the party, scheduled for tomorrow, which would decide on the anticipation of primaries.
Legado de Ishiba
During his brief management, Ishiba highlighted achievements such as the Commercial Agreement with the United States, which reduced rates on Japanese vehicles by 15%, a historical increase in the minimum wage and the approval of a budget to combat inflation.
However, Ishiba also expressed concern about the proximity between North Korea, Russia and China, and the need for Japan to acquire dissuasive abilities. He asked his successor to strengthen his alliance with the US and ties with other nations.
Who will replace Ishiba?
With Ishiba’s resignation, the PLD now needs to hold internal elections to choose its new leader, who will automatically become the new Prime Minister of Japan. The most quoted names for the position, according to public research, are:
- Sanae Takaichiformer Minister of Economic Security.
- Shinjiro KoizumiCurrent Minister of Agriculture.
Ishiba has already confirmed that he will not compete for the new internal election. The choice of the next leader will be crucial to Japan’s political future, which faces economic and security challenges.
