Shinzo Ishiba
Shinzo Ishiba is a prominent Japanese politician and member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), having served in various capacities including Minister of Defense and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Known for his candid and often critical stance on government policies, Ishiba has been a significant figure in Japanese politics, particularly in discussions surrounding national security and defense. Recently, he was in the news after expressing his deep apologies regarding a controversy over a voucher program, while asserting that the issue did not violate any laws.
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Prime Minister Ishiba announced his resignation.
トランプ米大統領「我々はうまくいっていた」 石破首相の辞任表明に [トランプ再来]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-09-08
Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba resigns after less than a year in office.
News am Abend - Nachrichten vom 7. September 2025 - Politik
Germany· 2025-09-07
Shinzo Ishiba hosted a dinner with former Prime Minister Koizumi and others to exchange opinions on government management and diplomatic relations.
石破首相、小泉元首相らを招き会食 政権運営や首脳外交など意見交換 [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-08-25
Shinzo Ishiba hosted a dinner with former Prime Minister Koizumi and others to exchange opinions on government management and diplomatic relations.
石破首相、小泉元首相らを招き会食 政権運営や首脳外交など意見交換 [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-08-24Prime Minister Ishiba is facing demands for his resignation from Shigeru Motegi.
「やり直す姿が再生に必要」自民・茂木前幹事長、石破首相の退陣要求 [自由民主党（自民党）][石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-26
Ishiba is mentioned in the context of being urged not to resign by local stakeholders in Tottori.
窮地の石破首相に鳥取の関係者「やめたらいけん」 被災地石川では…：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-23Shinzo Ishiba stated that he needs to take responsibility for the country amidst political pressures.
參院選舉議席減 石破茂稱「盡責留任」 黨內逼宮壓力增 在野黨預告倒閣 - 20250721 - 國際 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-07-20
Shinzo Ishiba expressed regret over the increase in tariffs imposed by Trump.
トランプ関税、石破首相「引き上げは遺憾」 対策本部で交渉継続指示 [トランプ関税]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-08Shinzo Ishiba's response to rising prices has a low approval rating of 13%.
物価高の石破首相対応「評価」13% 「評価せず」71% 序盤調査 [参院選（参議院選挙）2025]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-04Shinzo Ishiba held a press conference after the G7 summit discussing the no-confidence motion against his cabinet.
石破首相がG7終え会見 内閣不信任めぐり「間隙作らないよう全力」 [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-18Shinzo Ishiba held his first meeting with President Zelensky to discuss a landmine countermeasure conference scheduled for October.
石破首相、ゼレンスキー氏と初の会談 地雷対策会議10月開催を伝達 [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-18
Shinzo Ishiba commented on the strength of women in North Kanto, leading to a clarification about his lack of discriminatory intent.
石破首相「北関東怖そう。女性強そう」 すぐ釈明「差別の意識ない」 [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-07Shinzo Ishiba commented on the strength of women in North Kanto and quickly clarified that he has no consciousness of discrimination.
石破首相「北関東怖そう。女性強そう」 すぐ釈明「差別の意識ない」 [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-07Prime Minister Ishiba was asked by Donald Trump about interest in purchasing American-made fighter jets.
トランプ氏、米国製戦闘機に言及 石破首相に「購入への関心」尋ねる [トランプ関税]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-25Shinzo Ishiba stated that a reduction in consumption tax is 'not appropriate' during a House of Representatives meeting.
石破首相、消費税減税は「適当ではない」 衆院本会議で明言 [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-20Shinzo Ishiba is involved in discussions regarding tariffs with Akazawa and others.
トランプ関税、石破首相が赤沢氏らと協議 米側の発言など詳細検討 [トランプ関税]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-19
Shinzo Ishiba apologized deeply regarding the coupon issue and emphasized that he believes it does not violate the law.
石破首相、商品券問題を「深くおわび」 法に抵触しないとの考え強調 [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-14