Japan LDP Party Elections - The New York Times
WEBSep 28, 2021 · The vote for a new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan is a staid affair, empty of any of the pomp and ceremony of party congresses in places such as the United States and China.
LDP punishes 39 members over funds scandal, urging 2 to leave party
WEBApr 4, 2024 · Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday punished 39 members over a political funds scandal, including urging two heavyweights to leave the party, aiming to put a line under a controversy that has dogged it since late last year.
Japan ruling party proposes electing new PM on Oct. 1
WEB2 days ago · Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday proposed electing a successor to outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the start of an extraordinary Diet session on Oct. 1. The winner of the LDP's leadership election on Sept. 27 is certain to become prime minister, given that both houses of …
Liberal Democrats return record number of MPs after Tory rout
WEBJul 5, 2024 · The Liberal Democrats have bounded out of electoral irrelevance after quadrupling the number of MPs in the best performance in the party’s history.
Who Is the New Leader of Japan's Ruling Party? - The New York Times
WEBSep 28, 2021 · Fumio Kishida, a former foreign minister, prevailed in a closely fought election to lead Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party.
Fumio Kishida: Japan's new prime minister takes office - BBC
WEBMr Kishida, 64, won the race to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) last week. He will face a range of tough issues, including post-pandemic economic recovery and threats from...
Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote, seen as ...
WEBApr 29, 2024 · The liberal-leaning main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan clinched all three seats in Shimane, Nagasaki and Tokyo, according to final vote counts posted on prefectural election committee websites.
Japan election: PM Fumio Kishida declares victory for ruling LDP - BBC
WEBOct 31, 2021 · Japan's prime minister Fumio Kishida has declared victory for his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). In a big win for Mr Kishida, who only became PM a month ago, his party secured more...
Liberal Democratic Party of Japan - 自由民主党
WEBNov 24, 2021 · December 7, 2021. 300 billion yen of support pledged: Prime Minister Kishida attends Nutrition for Growth Summit. November 24, 2021. Vietnamese prime minister visits Japan for summit meeting: Leaders pledge to continue to develop Japan-Vietnam relationship.
LDP secures comfortable majority in Lower House election
WEBNov 1, 2021. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party retained a comfortable majority in the Lower House election on Sunday, winning 259 seats and securing a satisfactory outcome for Prime...