Public support for PM Kishida’s cabinet plummets to record low
Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet dropped to 15.5 per cent in July, reaching a new low since the Liberal Democratic Party's return to power in 2012.
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Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet dropped to 15.5 per cent in July, reaching a new low since the Liberal Democratic Party's return to power in 2012.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faces a bleak outlook with only 10.4% public support ahead of the LDP leadership race, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with his administration's policies and performance, particularly on economic issues, public trust, and foreign policy.
Japan's Lower House passed a bill revising political funding regulations to increase transparency and accountability following a scandal involving the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Shoko Kawata became Japan's youngest female Mayor. Through her campaign pledges and efforts to connect with young mothers and children, Kawata aims to address pressing social issues such as child-rearing support and education.
A financial scandal has resulted in the arrest of former vice-education minister Yoshitaka Ikeda, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan.
Prime Minister Kishida is scheduled to deliver his report to both the Lower and Upper houses on Monday. Following the presentation, the bill will undergo a debate, and once a consensus is reached, it will be put into effect.
The pressing issues facing Japan, such as a rising cost of living, declining population, and the increasing geopolitical challenges posed by China, could prompt Kishida to seek a fresh mandate from the people through an election. By doing so, he may aim to gain public support for his policies and initiatives designed to address these critical challenges.
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