Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba Reportedly to Resign by End of August

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Reportedly Plans to Resign by End of August

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is reportedly preparing to step down by the end of August, according to Mainichi newspaper, following a significant electoral defeat for his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Sunday’s upper house election.

LDP’s Election Setback Triggers Resignation Plans

The ruling party’s loss in the upper chamber has sparked internal pressure on Ishiba’s leadership. While no official statement has been issued, Reuters reports that Ishiba has conveyed his intention to resign possibly within this month, with a public announcement expected soon.

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Party Discussions Underway

Ishiba is scheduled to meet senior LDP officials later on Wednesday to discuss the election outcome and map out the next steps, including leadership transition strategies. Sources close to the matter suggest that internal calls for change within the party have intensified.

Key Developments

• PM Shigeru Ishiba reportedly to resign by August's end.
• Mainichi and Reuters cite anonymous sources close to LDP leadership.
• The resignation follows LDP’s upper house election defeat.
• Party officials to meet for post-election review and leadership discussions.