"The LDP has been the dominant force in Japanese politics since the 1950s, but over the past two years, it has lost its majority in both legislative houses after failing to address a series of problems, including a major corruption scandal and Japan's cost-of-living crisis. Now, the LDP is at risk of losing power completely unless it can bring another opposition party to its side."
"Takaichi, 64, is the former protege of late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and a member of the LDP's conservative faction. She was chosen to replace Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as head of the LDP after he stepped down in September. Takaichi ran on a platform of aggressive fiscal expansion to resolve Japan's ongoing economic problems. Takaichi is also known as a foreign policy hawk who wants to strengthen Japan's military, and she holds conservative views on same-sex marriage."
Sanae Takaichi needs opposition coalition partners to become Japan's first female prime minister after the LDP's long-standing alliance with Komeito collapsed. The Diet will hold an extraordinary session to vote for the next prime minister following that split. The LDP has lost its legislative majorities after failing to tackle corruption and the cost-of-living crisis, risking complete loss of power without new partners. Reports suggest a potential coalition agreement with the Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin), but details remain unclear and unconfirmed. Takaichi, 64, is a conservative protégé of Shinzo Abe, advocates aggressive fiscal expansion, stronger military posture, and holds conservative social views.
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