Big news out of Tokyo: Japan’s heavyweight LDP and the nimble Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) have agreed to team up in a coalition government, according to Kyodo News. 🎉
Here’s the lowdown: LDP’s new leader, Sanae Takaichi, is set to sign the alliance pact with Ishin’s right-leaning head, Hirofumi Yoshimura, on Monday. Then on Tuesday, Ishin lawmakers will all vote for Takaichi in the prime minister election — a move that could make her Japan’s first-ever female prime minister. 🇯🇵✨
Interestingly, Ishin won’t be sending any ministers to the new cabinet at first, choosing to lend support from the sidelines. This cautious approach comes after long-time LDP coalition partner Komeito pulled out this month, ending a 26-year run and opening the door for new alliances.
With Takaichi’s path cleared and a fresh coalition in place, all eyes are on next week’s parliament vote — and history may be made! Stay tuned as Japan gears up for a possible shift in leadership. 🚀
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Japan's LDP and Ishin agree to form coalition government: report
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