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Will Shigeru Ishiba remain Prime Minister after Japan's October 27, 2024 snap election?
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Japan PM Ishiba Dissolves Parliament for October 27 Snap Election
Oct 9, 2024, 07:11 AM
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved Japan's lower house of parliament on Wednesday to set up a snap election on October 27. This move comes as Ishiba seeks a fresh mandate from the public following his recent victory in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race. The dissolution of parliament is aimed at consolidating his party's majority and paving the way for future reforms. Ishiba's government is only nine days old.
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