Japan's incoming PM announces snap October election
A mere three days after being elected as the new leader of Japan’s ruling party, incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced plans for a snap election on 27 October.
Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election once he takes office
Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, says he plans to call a parliamentary election on Oct. 27 after he is formally elected as prime minister on Tuesday
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Explainer: What to expect as Japan prepares for Oct. 27 election
Ishiba said the snap election would be held on Oct. 27, with a ruling party executive saying earlier on Monday that the new leader would dissolve parliament on Oct. 9. The upper house will continue its term as it cannot be dissolved, with the next term finishing in July 2025.
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Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election for Oct. 27 once he takes office
Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, says he plans to call a parliamentary election on Oct. 27 after he is formally elected as prime minister on Tuesday
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Japan's incoming PM Shigeru Ishiba sets October 27 date for snap election
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