Lecornu, a former defence minister, was appointed last month but faced sharp criticism over a largely unchanged cabinet lineup. He also confronted a divided parliament and the challenge of passing a contentious austerity budget. France’s public debt recently hit a record high, with a debt-to-GDP ratio now the third highest in the EU, behind Greece […]
Speaking at a press conference, Ishiba said the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) should begin preparing for a leadership election, and he would remain in office until a successor is chosen. “Now that negotiations on US tariff measures have reached a conclusion, I believe this is the appropriate moment,” said the 68-year-old, adding, “I have […]