Japan's Political Shakeup: Coalition Collapse and Leadership Changes
TL;DR
Japan's ruling coalition collapsed after Komeito withdrew over funding scandals and policy disagreements, raising doubts about Sanae Takaichi's chances of becoming the country's first female prime minister amid a fragmented parliament and shifting alliances.
- Why Japan's coalition collapsed — and what's next The Japan Times
- Japan’s aspiring leader drums to relieve stress. She has many reasons to reach for her sticks CNN
- Japan Ruling Bloc Collapse to Help Yen, Hurt Stocks: Strategists Bloomberg.com
- Japanese politics enters its heavy-metal phase The Economist
- Takaichi’s bid for Japan’s premiership jolted as Komeito quits ruling coalition, NHK reports CNBC
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