Japan’s PM Takaichi Calls Snap Election: Lower House Dissolved Jan 23
On Jan 19, 2026, PM Takaichi will dissolve the lower house on Jan 23 and hold a snap general election on Feb 8. CDPJ and Komeito form a new party to challenge the ruling bloc.
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CDPJ and Komeito Eye New Party as Snap Election Nears
CDPJ and Komeito are in talks to forge a new party ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s snap election call for January 23. Could this reshape Japan’s political scene?
Komeito Ends 25-Year Coalition with Japan’s LDP
Japan’s Komeito is ending its 25-year coalition with the LDP over funding reform and policy splits, refusing to back Sanae Takaichi as prime minister.
Japan’s Upper House Election: Ruling Bloc Struggles for Majority
Japan’s upper house vote kicks off as the ruling bloc fights to secure 50 seats amid rising pressures and a historic political showdown.
Japan’s LDP Election Chief Shinjiro Koizumi Resigns After Historic Election Loss
Shinjiro Koizumi, election chief of Japan’s LDP, resigns after the party suffers its worst election result since 2009, signaling a potential shift in Japan’s political landscape.