Summary
The Komeito party in Japan has decided to leave its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). This move puts Sanae Takaichi's chance of becoming Japan's first female prime minister at risk, as she now lacks enough support in parliament to secure the position.
Key Facts
- The Komeito party announced it will end its coalition with the LDP.
- Sanae Takaichi was recently chosen as the LDP leader and could become Japan’s first female prime minister.
- The coalition split happened because of disagreements related to a political funding scandal.
- Takaichi is now 37 seats short of a majority in the lower house of parliament.
- Without Komeito’s support, Takaichi needs backing from at least two other parties for approval.
- The LDP does not have a majority in the upper house of parliament.
- Opposition parties can nominate their own candidates when the parliamentary vote is held.
- Takaichi supports former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic policies, known as "Abenomics."
