Japan’s likely next leader says he will call an election for Oct. 27 once he takes office
TOKYO (AP) — Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, plans to call a parliamentary election to be held on Oct. 27 after he is elected as prime minister on Tuesday.
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Japan's incoming PM announces snap October election
A mere three days after being elected as the new leader of Japan’s ruling party, incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced plans for a snap election on 27 October.
Japan’s Ishiba Pledges Early General Election in October
Japan’s new leader, Shigeru Ishiba, said he would call a national election on Oct. 27, assuming he is confirmed as Japan’s new prime minister on Tuesday, taking advantage of a positive public reaction to his victory in last week’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership election.
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Ishiba said the snap election would be held on Oct. 27, with a ruling party executive saying earlier on Monday that the new leader would dissolve parliament on Oct. 9. The upper house will continue its term as it cannot be dissolved, with the next term finishing in July 2025.
Ishiba says he will call for Japanese election on Oct. 27
Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, plans to call a parliamentary election to be held on Oct. 27 after he is elected as prime minister on Tuesday.
Japan’s incoming PM calls snap election
Ishiba, a former defense minister, is known for his criticism of the Bank of Japan’s long-standing policy of aggressive easing and stimulus, and his support for higher taxes on companies and investment income.
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