Shigeru Ishiba appointed as Japan's new prime minister after narrowly winning LDP leadership election, facing immediate challenges including snap elections.
Japan's incoming PM Ishiba calls snap vote
Shigeru Ishiba calls for immediate public approval of his new administration with snap elections set for October 27.
Japanese parliament confirms Ishiba as new PM
Shigeru Ishiba appointed as Japan's new prime minister after narrowly winning LDP leadership election, facing immediate challenges including snap elections.
Japan's incoming PM Ishiba calls snap vote
Shigeru Ishiba calls for immediate public approval of his new administration with snap elections set for October 27.
Senegal's president dissolves parliament, calls snap vote DW 09/13/2024
Senegal's President Faye dissolves parliament to call snap elections, aiming for a legislative majority to implement his ambitious reform agenda.
After EU loss, Macron bets on snap elections in France DW 06/11/2024
Macron dissolved parliament and called for snap legislative elections in response to his party's loss in the European elections, facing a strong challenge from the far-right National Rally.
Senegal's president dissolves parliament, calls snap vote DW 09/13/2024
Senegal's President Faye dissolves parliament to call snap elections, aiming for a legislative majority to implement his ambitious reform agenda.
After EU loss, Macron bets on snap elections in France DW 06/11/2024
Macron dissolved parliament and called for snap legislative elections in response to his party's loss in the European elections, facing a strong challenge from the far-right National Rally.
French government risks no-confidence motion as leaders rule out coalitions
France faces the challenge of forming a coalition government with different parties after snap elections, each with differing platforms and no majority.
Explained: The big names and main parties in France's snap elections
France's snap elections are crucial due to its impact on the EU, military power, and financial influence beyond French borders.
French government risks no-confidence motion as leaders rule out coalitions
France faces the challenge of forming a coalition government with different parties after snap elections, each with differing platforms and no majority.
Explained: The big names and main parties in France's snap elections
France's snap elections are crucial due to its impact on the EU, military power, and financial influence beyond French borders.
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Snap elections in the UK are distinct from the US, and the British electorate primarily votes for party representation rather than individual candidates.
In Wake of Election Defeat, Germany's Weakened Leader Will Slog On
Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces challenges after election defeat, unlikely to call snap election due to German system