Japanese election results may slow regulatory agenda, complicate some policies
By Sachiko Sakamaki ( October 29, 2024, 08:42 GMT | Comment) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's election defeat on Sunday has thrown the country's once-stable regulatory landscape into disarray. This newly formed minority government could face a slowdown in the passage of legislation and even gridlock. The degree of setback may depend on whether a new regulatory direction wins bipartisan support or not.Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's election defeat on Sunday has thrown the country's once-stable regulatory landscape into disarray. Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party, or LDP, and its coalition partner won only 215 seats, falling short of the 233 needed for a majority in the House of Representatives....
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