Leadership Race Looms: Japanese PM Ishiba Faces Challenges
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denied reports that he plans to resign after a recent election defeat. His leadership is under scrutiny, with a potential no-confidence motion from the opposition. If he resigns, this would trigger a leadership race within the Liberal Democratic Party.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is under pressure after recent media reports suggested he plans to step down following a setback in the upper house elections. On Wednesday, Ishiba denied these reports amidst rising scrutiny over his leadership capabilities.
The opposition is considering a no-confidence motion, which could accelerate a leadership contest within Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The winner would face a parliamentary vote to become the next prime minister of Japan, the world's fourth-largest economy.
Speculation is rife about possible candidates. Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi are among the frontrunners, while former foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi and others are also in the mix.
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