Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his resignation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to resign from office, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK.

This decision follows significant changes and pressure within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party after recent failures in parliamentary elections.

Ishiba publicly apologized for the results of the last elections and announced that he would consider his future in politics “at the right time.”

Many party members had pressured him to resign, as the results had weakened the party's position in parliament and jeopardized its stability.

During the party meeting, Ishiba emphasized that he takes his responsibilities seriously and wants to continue focusing on addressing economic challenges such as inflation, customs issues, and agricultural policy reform.

The party leadership is expected to decide in the coming weeks on a possible early election for a new chairman, which will have a direct impact on the future of the Japanese government.

(reuters, nhk, sie)