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Prime Minister Abe's resignation
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Naoki Takiguchi
On August 28, Prime Minister Abe announced his resignation from the top position due to his long-held illness.
Listen to our analysis of Shinzo Abe‘s resignation as Japan‘s longest serving Prime Minister.
Will his move destabilize LDP? Are Japan’s days of political stability over? How much of his legacy will remain and who would be the most suitable successor - especially in the eyes of a strong EU-Japan partnership.