In Japan's general election, the ruling coalition did not secure a majority in the Lower House.
The largest opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, made significant gains. A majority in the Lower House is 233 seats. The Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Komeito, have secured 215 seats.
The largest opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, made significant gains. A majority in the Lower House is 233 seats. The Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Komeito, have secured 215 seats.
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Japan's Lower House general election: Ruling coalition falls short of majority, securing 215 seats. The main opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, makes significant gains. A majority in the Lower House requires 233 seats.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20241028_08/
Date: Oct. 28, 2024
Created: 2024/10/28 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 09:29
Last Read: 2024/10/28 10:46