Summary
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the country's parliament, making way for a new election scheduled for February 8. This move starts a 12-day campaign period as Takaichi aims to use her popularity to strengthen her party's position.
Key Facts
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved Japan's parliament.
- The snap election is set for February 8.
- The 465-member lower house of parliament was officially dissolved.
- Takaichi is Japan's first female prime minister, elected in October.
- She has been in office for three months with a 70% approval rating.
- Takaichi aims to boost her party's support, which has seen recent declines.
- Her coalition holds a slim majority in the lower chamber.
- Key election issues include rising consumer prices and security concerns with China.
