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Japanese PM Ishiba Announces Resignation
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba decided to resign to prevent a split in the Liberal Democratic Party. This move aims to maintain party unity. A leadership transition is expected soon.
LDP and JIP bill to cut Lower House seats by 10% hits smaller parties
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its new coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), aim to pass legislation in the current parliamentary session to reduce Lower House seats by 10%. Smaller parties, especially Komeito, stand to lose the most from this proposal. LDP leader Sanae Takaichi struck the deal with JIP to become prime minister.