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Japan coalition set to back Takaichi as first woman prime minister: Reports
The coalition follows Komeito's exit after 26 years, with LDP and Ishin agreeing on policy concessions to secure support ahead of the prime minister vote next week.
- The Liberal Democratic Party and Ishin no Kai leaders are moving forward with coalition talks, suggesting that Sanae Takaichi's election as prime minister is likely.
- Ishin no Kai has had to compromise on key demands, including dropping its pledge to reduce the consumption tax and a ban on corporate political donations, which the LDP cannot accept.
- A vote for the new prime minister will be held on October 21, 2025, amidst concerns about the lack of majority for Takaichi.
- The Constitutional Democratic Party leader, Yoshihiko Noda, has acknowledged the end of opposition talks and will support the CDP in the parliamentary vote.
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Japan’s Ishin to Decide Today on Coalition With Takaichi’s LDP
Lawmakers in the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) are set to meet this afternoon to decide whether to form an alliance with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party that would likely lead to Sanae Takaichi becoming the country’s first female prime minister.
After a week of intense political negotiations, the Liberal Democratic Party (PLD) and the regionalist party Nippon Ishin no Kai have reached an agreement to form a coalition government. ...
The path seems to be straightened out. The conservative LPD and the opposition party Ishin have basically agreed on a coalition, which could also give Japan the first woman as Prime Minister.
Sanae Takaichi could become Japan's first Prime Minister on Tuesday. After some difficulties, her party has found a new coalition partner.
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