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Japan's Ruling Party Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Discontent

8/10/2025

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Amid growing discontent, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is contemplating a presidential election, with calls for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to step down. Lawmaker Takako Suzuki stressed the urgency for a decisive reset to rejuvenate the party following recent electoral setbacks, highlighting the internal struggle for direction and leadership.

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Amid growing discontent, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is contemplating a presidential election, with calls for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to step down. Lawmaker Takako Suzuki stressed the urgency for a decisive reset to rejuvenate the party following recent electoral setbacks, highlighting the internal struggle for direction and leadership.