Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba's resignation ushers in a period of political uncertainty
- Posted on September 8, 2025
- By Le Monde
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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba's resignation ushers in a period of political uncertainty
The prime minister stepped down under mounting pressure within his own party, dissatisfied with July's upper house election defeat. He was also criticized for failing to curb the rising cost of living. His Liberal Democratic Party, still the largest force in parliament, is preparing for his succession.
