Amid a long recession, Japan elects a prime minister…

Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba will become the new Prime Minister Japan After winning the violent dispute over the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (PLD) on Friday, 27th of this month.

In his fifth attempt to take power from the conservative party Having ruled Japan almost continuously since 1955, Ishiba beat Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaishi, who was running to become the country’s first female leader, by 215 votes to 194.

Known as a critic within his party, Ishiba has positioned himself in the more progressive wing of the LDP and, after his victory, stated that he intends to reform the party in power, revitalize the economy and confront security threats posed by neighboring powers. Especially to China.

“We must be a party that allows its members to discuss the truth freely and frankly, a party that is fair and impartial in all matters, and a party of humility,” he said, adding that now the LDP can be “reborn and restored.” People’s trust.”

The 67-year-old politician stands out with his promises to fight inflation and boost real wages.

Among her main proposals are to defend a law that would allow married women to retain their maiden surnames and reduce Japan’s reliance on nuclear energy, while giving priority to renewable sources.

Furthermore, it proposes the creation of an Asian security bloc, inspired by NATO, to counter threats from China and North Korea.

Ishiba’s rise to the position of prime minister is practically guaranteed given the majority his party enjoys in Parliament. He said that he will form his government next Tuesday, after formally voting on it in a special session of Parliament.

Crisis in the party

Despite his popularity among the public… Ishiba, a self-proclaimed lone wolf, has amassed enemies in his party after making numerous criticisms of scandals involving PLD members.