Japan’s new PM Takaichi eyes parliament dissolution for snap polls: Report
Summary
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly planning to dissolve parliament's lower house next week to hold early elections. This move comes as she aims to strengthen her party's majority in parliament. Takaichi is Japan’s first female prime minister and has been in office for less than three months.Key Facts
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve Japan's lower house of parliament soon.
- This action would lead to snap elections in one of the world's largest economies.
- Takaichi's government has a high approval rating.
- The ruling party, LDP, seeks to increase its majority in parliament.
- Takaichi has not officially announced the early election in public.
- Opposition parties are considering cooperation to counter Takaichi’s coalition.
- Tokyo's stock market rose on news of possible early elections.
- Japan’s last elections were in October 2024, resulting in LDP losing its majority.
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