
Japan PM Takaichi Dissolves Parliament Ahead of February 8 Snap Election
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament and calls snap election for Feb 8, seeking voter mandate on spending, tax cuts and defense buildup.
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Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament and calls snap election for Feb 8, seeking voter mandate on spending, tax cuts and defense buildup.

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Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female PM, calls snap election to capitalize on 70% approval ratings and strengthen her coalition majority in February 2026.

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