Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi has called a snap election for February 8, dissolving parliament to seek a direct mandate from voters. This move aims to strengthen her grip on power amidst low ruling party popularity and a slim parliamentary majority. The election will test her leadership against concerns over inflation and China tensions. Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi has called a snap election for February 8, dissolving parliament to seek a direct mandate from voters. This move aims to strengthen her grip on power amidst low ruling party popularity and a slim parliamentary majority. The election will test her leadership against concerns over inflation and China tensions.
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Snap elections in Japan: Why Sanae Takaichi is taking big gamble – explained
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