Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) leadership election

Japan's PM Fumio Kishida Bows Out of Election, Citing Need for Party Renewal

Published by Novinite on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 08:57

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not seek re-election in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership contest next month, as reported by NHK News. During a news conference on Wednesday, Kishida emphasized the importance of showing the public that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is capable of change.

Kishida to step down as Japan prime minister

Published by Hurriyet on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 07:51

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at his office in Tokyo to announce he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

Japan's unpopular Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to quit after announcing on Wednesday he will not seek re-election as party chief.