Fumio Kishida became Japan’s Prime Minister in 2021|FinnishGovernment|CC BY 2.0
Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, announced he will step down next month. His decision comes after facing low approval ratings and public dissatisfaction over political scandals and rising living costs during his three-year term.
Kishida became the prime minister in 2021. He focused on boosting household incomes and led Japan through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 67-year-old wouldn’t run in the upcoming leadership contest for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has dominated Japanese politics for decades. His resignation raises concerns about Japan’s political stability, with the LDP now searching for a successor.