Summary
Sanae Takaichi, a conservative politician, is set to become Japan's first female prime minister after winning the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Takaichi has been involved in politics both in Japan and internationally, with previous roles in Japan's parliament and the U.S. Congress. If confirmed by parliament, she will take on challenges such as economic recovery, immigration control, and national security.
Key Facts
- Sanae Takaichi is likely to become Japan's first female prime minister.
- She won the leadership of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) after a runoff vote.
- If approved by parliament, she will be Japan's fifth prime minister in five years.
- She supports economic policies similar to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's "Abenomics."
- Takaichi wants to renegotiate a U.S.-Japan trade deal made during the Trump administration.
- She was born in Nara, Japan, studied business management, and briefly worked in the U.S. Congress.
- Takaichi is socially conservative, opposing same-sex marriage but aims to improve gender representation in government.
- Japan's parliament is expected to vote on her appointment on October 15.
