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Japan's Abe says he will call snap election for parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Monday he will call a snap election for parliament's more powerful lower house for next month.

 

Abe said at a news conference that he will dissolve the 475-seat chamber on Thursday when it convenes after a three-month summer recess. The election is to be held Oct. 22.

 

Support ratings for Abe's government have started to rebound after attacks on him over cronyism scandals faded during the recess. Also, opposition parties are regrouping and unprepared for an election. Opposition lawmakers have said there is no need to hold an election now.

 

"I expect opposition criticism is going to focus on (the scandals), and it's going to be a very difficult election," Abe said.

 


פרסום ראשון: 09.25.17, 13:36