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Japan's LDP Faces Historic Low Support Ahead of Elections

7/4/2025

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In Japan, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is grappling with a significant drop in support as the House of Councillors election approaches. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Cabinet approval has plummeted to 32%, while LDP backing has hit a historic low of 23%. Growing public distrust and wavering policies cast a shadow over the party's future.

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In Japan, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is grappling with a significant drop in support as the House of Councillors election approaches. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Cabinet approval has plummeted to 32%, while LDP backing has hit a historic low of 23%. Growing public distrust and wavering policies cast a shadow over the party's future.