Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced his decision not to seek re-election as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, effectively ending his term as prime minister. His resignation comes after months of declining public support due to political scandals, rising living costs, and inflation. Kishida stated that “politics cannot function without public trust” during a press conference in Tokyo. The LDP will hold a leadership contest in September, with the winner expected to become the next prime minister. Kishida’s departure has created uncertainty in Japan’s political landscape.
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