POLITICS

Japan's Ruling Party Faces Crisis Ahead of Leadership Vote

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces significant political instability and unpopularity due to scandals and shifting voter sentiment. As the party prepares to elect a new leader, who may become prime minister, it grapples with a loss of its parliamentary majority and a rightward political tilt. Three front-runners offer different visions, but all face the challenge of regaining public trust and addressing pressing economic and demographic issues.

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