A flurry of diplomatic achievements, including a long-awaited thaw in bilateral relations with South Korea and a fruitful Group of Seven leaders summit in Hiroshima, has given a substantial boost to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s approval ratings, prompting speculation about a potential snap election.
Political pundits have been contemplating multiple scenarios, ranging from a summertime ballot to an election during parliament’s session in the fall.
Here are three scenarios ahead of a possible snap election:
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