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Japan Parliament: Upper House Election Puts Prime Minister Ishiba’s Leadership at Risk

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Japan Parliament national diet

Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday for a critical upper house election that may decide Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s political future. The vote comes amid mounting economic pressure, immigration concerns, and public dissatisfaction with the ruling coalition.

Germany Chancellor election: Friedrich Merz Elected as Germany’s New Chancellor

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Friedrich Merz Elected as Germany’s New Chancellor in Germany Chancellor election

Friedrich Merz has officially been elected Germany’s 10th chancellor since World War II, following a tense two-round vote in the Bundestag that exposed cracks in the newly formed ruling coalition. Merz secured 325 votes in the second round—just above the 316 needed for a majority.