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airiefairie"A politician could make mistakes if he is not in optimum health. Since I can no longer meet the expectations of my fellow Japanese, I have decided that I can no longer remain on this position", Shinzo Abe announced while issuing his resignation.
Now the ruling party in Japan, the Liberal Democrats will hold internal elections for a new chairman who will then become prime-minister. Following that, the parliament will have to confirm him or her.
The most important thing in politics is the results, Abe argues. Typical Japanese mindset indeed. For almost 8 years he has been giving his best, but now he is being forced to step down due to bad health, an old ailment he has had for years, ulcerative colitis.
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Now the ruling party in Japan, the Liberal Democrats will hold internal elections for a new chairman who will then become prime-minister. Following that, the parliament will have to confirm him or her.
The most important thing in politics is the results, Abe argues. Typical Japanese mindset indeed. For almost 8 years he has been giving his best, but now he is being forced to step down due to bad health, an old ailment he has had for years, ulcerative colitis.
( Read more... )
