Japan PM's support at lowest ever as nation heads for election


  • World
  • Friday, 21 Nov 2014

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a news conference at his official residence in Tokyo November 18, 2014. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

TOKYO (Reuters) - Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is at its lowest since he took office and more than a third of voters think his economic policies have failed, a survey showed on Friday, the day he is set to dissolve parliament and call a snap election.

But more voters still say they will vote for Abe, who came to power in December 2012 when his Liberal Democratic Party trounced the then-ruling Democratic Party of Japan in an election, than for the opposition.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

World's record-breaking temperature streak extends through April
How to update Chrome without accidentally installing a virus on your smartphone
AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally as demand dips
North Korean propaganda chief who served all three leaders dies
North Macedonia votes in elections crucial for EU accession
U.S. crude oil inventories up last week: API
Disney reports strong Q2 earnings for fiscal 2024
U.S. stocks end mixed with Disney sinking post earnings
Three men accused in Canadian Sikh leader's death appear in court
Trump documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders

Others Also Read