Japan Faces Political Uncertainty as Ruling Coalition Loses Majority

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay in power despite the Liberal Democratic Party's worst election result in 15 years.

• Shigeru Ishiba's LDP and its coalition partner Komeito lost their parliamentary majority, securing only 215 seats, down from 279.
• The main opposition, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, gained seats but still fell short of a majority, capturing 148 seats.
• Ishiba, who became Prime Minister less than a month ago, is under pressure to form a minority government amid ongoing political scandals.
• Funding scandals and economic issues, including inflation, were key factors in the election outcome, impacting voter trust in the LDP.
• Despite the setback, Ishiba plans to reform the party's financial practices and seeks to negotiate policy support from smaller parties.

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