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Japan's LDP Faces Crisis Ahead of Key Election

7/14/2025

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is at a crossroads as the July 20 Upper House election approaches, with support plummeting to just 24%. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's leadership hangs in the balance as opposition parties rally around enticing tax cut proposals. A disappointing election result could weaken the LDP's grip on power and challenge the Bank of Japan's monetary strategies.

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Story summary

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is at a crossroads as the July 20 Upper House election approaches, with support plummeting to just 24%. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's leadership hangs in the balance as opposition parties rally around enticing tax cut proposals. A disappointing election result could weaken the LDP's grip on power and challenge the Bank of Japan's monetary strategies.