Japan’s Ishiba Vows to Bring Stability After Losing Majority
- PM says he’s willing to incorporate other parties’ policies
- Says he’ll forge ahead with an economic package, extra budget
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba promised Monday to restore political stability in a bid to maintain power, after his ruling coalition failed to win a majority in the lower house for the first time since 2009.
“We have to humbly listen to the voices of criticism,” Ishiba, who took the job only four weeks ago after winning a leadership vote in his Liberal Democratic Party, said at a press briefing in Tokyo. “I want to take responsibility by protecting people’s daily lives, and protecting Japan.”