“The 60-year-old premier called the early election to seek a new mandate for his economic policies to end deflation after the world’s third-biggest economy slipped into recession. A convincing win would also make it easier for Abe to push ahead with unpopular plans such as restarting nuclear reactors and strengthening the nation’s military, which a majority of Japanese oppose.” (Bloomberg)

Links:

• http://www.heute.de/vorgezogene-neuwahl-in-japan-shinzo-abe-laut-prognosen-gewonnen-36366288.html
• http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/90a36b06-83af-11e4-9a9a-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3LukC1900
• http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2014/dec/14/japan-prime-minister-shinzo-abe-wins-election-video
• http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-14/abe-s-ruling-coalition-wins-majority-in-japan-election-nhk-says.html

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