Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru resigns from his post
Speaking at a press conference held in the capital Tokyo, Ishiba touched upon the impact of the Consultative Assembly (Sangiin) elections held in July on the government.
Recalling that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito lost their parliamentary majority in the elections, Isiba stated that their election targets could not be achieved.
“Even though I think we still have things to achieve, I have made the difficult decision to resign,” Isiba said, explaining his decision to leave his positions.
HE TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ELECTION RESULTSIsiba stated that he took responsibility for the defeat suffered by the ruling party in the elections, saying, “I argue that the ruling party will not be able to exist in the future if it remains the same old party despite the defeat in the election and is seen as having changed nothing.”
Expressing his deep regret for not meeting expectations in the election as LDP leader, Ishiba emphasized that his resignation aimed to "prevent a definitive split" in the party.
İşiba stated the following in his statement:
CUSTOMS DUTY NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE US AND FUTURE PLAN"(The LDP) should not become a party that thinks, 'As long as I'm happy, there's no problem.' It should be a true people's party where tolerance and inclusiveness exist. I apologize to the people of Japan for having to resign from my post like this. I am truly sorry. We still haven't been able to overcome the public's distrust, especially regarding politics and money. This is my biggest regret."
Isiba stated that negotiations regarding the customs duty agreement with the US were influential in his decision to resign, adding that the process had "reached a turning point."
Stating that he expects the next LDP leader to maintain stronger relations with his country's regional partners, including the United States, Isiba announced that he will not run in the upcoming LDP leadership election.
CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS AND RESULTSVoters in Japan went to the polls on July 20 to decide the fate of half of the 248 seats in the upper house of parliament, held every three years.
In the elections, the ruling and opposition parties held the same 123 seats, while the remaining 125 were reappointed. The ruling coalition fell short of its target of at least 50 seats, losing its majority in the upper house.
The ruling coalition, which currently holds 75 seats, secured 47, but fell short of the 125 seats needed for a majority. Having lost its majority in the lower house in the 2024 elections, the ruling coalition suffered a similar loss in the upper house this year.
Source: AA
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