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Japan's Ruling Party and Opposition Form Alliance, Paving Way for Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister

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Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) are set to form a coalition, clearing the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first female Prime Minister. Takaichi, the leader of the LDP, and Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of Ishin, will sign the agreement on Monday, according to senior officials from both parties. The coalition will help Takaichi's bid to become Japan's premier, which was previously derailed by the collapse of her ruling coalition with the Komeito party. Ishin lawmakers will vote for Takaichi in an election to pick the Prime Minister in parliament on Tuesday.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is poised to become Japan's first female Prime Minister after a new coalition is formed with the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin).
  • The LDP and Ishin have agreed to form an alliance, which will help Takaichi's bid to become Japan's premier, following the collapse of her previous ruling coalition with the Komeito party.
  • Ishin lawmakers will vote for Takaichi in an election to pick the Prime Minister in parliament on Tuesday.
  • The party is not planning to send ministers to Takaichi's cabinet initially, as per the agreement.
  • Takaichi took the reins of the LDP earlier this month after winning the party's presidency.
  • The ruling party has been trying to seek a different partnership after the collapse of their previous coalition.

Statistics:

  • 26 years: The length of time the LDP's junior partner, the Komeito party, had been in coalition with the LDP before leaving.
  • Tuesday: The day the election in parliament will take place to pick the Prime Minister.

Sources:

  • Kyodo news agency
  • Local media reports cited by Kyodo

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