Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses his party’s recent defeat in by-elections, attributing it to a fundraising scandal. Despite calls for resignation, Kishida pledges to tackle corruption through reforms instead of stepping down. The scandal, involving alleged profiteering by lawmakers, has tarnished the party’s image. While the loss marks a setback for Kishida, fractured opposition suggests his party’s grip on power remains. However, challenges loom as he seeks reelection within the party and grapples with plummeting approval ratings. Kishida denies plans for a snap election but faces pressure amid ongoing fallout from the scandal, which implicates over 80 lawmakers.
Japanese PM Kishida Vows Anti-Corruption Measures Following Election Defeat
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