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Singapore Announces General Elections On May 3, Dissolves Parliament

Singapore has announced that its next general election will be held on May 3, 2025. This marks the first electoral test for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong since he succeeded Lee Hsien Loong in 2024

On April 15, 2025, Singapore's Parliament was officially dissolved, paving the way for the upcoming general election

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will lead the long-dominant PAP into the election, aiming to solidify his mandate amidst global uncertainties and domestic challenges

The PAP has governed Singapore since its independence in 1965, maintaining a stronghold in Parliament through successive elections

In the 2020 general election, opposition parties made significant gains, securing 10 seats and reducing the PAP's share of the popular vote to near a record low of 61%

The election comes amid economic challenges, including U.S. tariffs and a downgraded GDP growth forecast for 2025, now projected at 0% to 2%

The PAP plans to field over 30 new candidates in the upcoming election, aiming to rejuvenate its image and address internal dissatisfaction

Addressing concerns among younger voters, Prime Minister Wong has launched the "Forward Singapore" initiative to create a more inclusive and forward-looking national agenda

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