Japan’s PM states he will stay in office in spite of setback
(MENAFN) Japan’s ruling coalition lost its grip on the upper house of parliament in a closely fought election, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has stated he will remain in office despite the setback.
The vote, held on Sunday, came amid growing public dissatisfaction with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner, Komeito. Rising living costs and concerns over potential U.S. tariffs were key issues that dominated the campaign.
After the polls closed, Ishiba addressed the outcome, saying he "solemnly" accepts the "harsh result" but emphasized that his priority now is continuing trade negotiations.
The loss adds to the political pressure on the coalition, which had already been weakened by a prior defeat in the lower house. With 248 seats in the upper house, the coalition needed to secure at least 50 in this round of voting to maintain its majority, but only managed to win 47.
The main opposition force, the Constitutional Democratic Party, secured 22 seats, placing it in second.
This election determined half of the seats in the upper chamber, with those elected set to serve six-year terms.
According to reports, support for more hardline conservative factions appears to have split the traditional voter base of the LDP. Analysts suggest this internal competition among right-wing parties further diluted the coalition's strength.
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