Shigeru Ishiba Now Leads Japan Following Fumio Kishida's Resignation
Shigeru Ishiba Steps In as Japan's Prime Minister
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stepped down following allegations of scandals, paving the way for Shigeru Ishiba to assume leadership of the government. A Cabinet meeting confirmed Kishida and his ministers resigned, allowing Ishiba, the newly elected Liberal Democratic Party leader, to take office.
Political Landscape and Future Plans
Ishiba’s assumption of power comes amidst a ruling coalition dominated by his party. He plans to call for parliamentary elections on October 27, with a reshuffling of cabinet members to emphasize security and economic policies.
- Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi to lead election task force.
- Anticipated appointments include Takeshi Iwaya as Foreign Minister.
- Gen Nakatani expected to fill the position of Defense Chief.
Shigeru Ishiba vowed to address recent security threats from foreign military incursions while maintaining Kishida's economic strategies aimed at combating deflation.
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