New Liberal Democratic Party President Fumio Kishida won¡¯t have much time to get comfortable in the Prime Minister¡¯s Office after he is formally elected to the country¡¯s top post Monday.
Kishida, who is set to be named prime minister during an extraordinary Diet session following a successful LDP leadership campaign, will soon face a general election, which is expected to take place on either Nov. 7 or Nov. 14.
While it appears unlikely the ruling LDP-Komeito coalition will lose its majority in the Lower House, a weak performance at the polls could create interparty pressure for top leadership changes afterward.
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