Singapore dissolved its parliament on 15th April, paving the way for general elections, with the date expected to be announced soon.
The ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), which has been in power since 1965, is likely to win, but Prime Minister Lawrence Wong aims for a stronger mandate following a weaker 2020 performance.
Wong, who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong last year, will lead the PAP into his first election as chief, focusing on younger voters through the “Forward Singapore” plan.
In the 2020 elections, PAP won 83 out of 93 seats, but its popular vote share fell to 61%, and opposition representation increased.
Wong is refreshing the party by fielding over 30 new candidates and has called for unity, emphasising that Singapore’s true challenge is global, not political.
Frustration over high living costs, housing affordability, immigration, and tight government control has weakened some support for the PAP.
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