Overview

• The People’s Action Party (PAP) retained its overwhelming majority in Singapore’s parliament, winning 87 out of 97 seats in the election held on May 3, 2025.
• Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong last year, passed his first major electoral challenge with a strong mandate amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
• The opposition Workers’ Party (WP) maintained its 10 seats but failed to capitalize on growing support among younger voters seeking political diversity.
• Economic concerns, including rising living costs and the impact of U.S. tariffs, played a significant role in the campaign, with the PAP emphasizing stability and leadership during turbulent times.
• Singapore’s export-dependent economy faces challenges, as the growth forecast for 2025 was recently downgraded to 0–2% due to global trade tensions.