Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament, paving way for snap election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved parliament, paving the way for a snap election scheduled for February 8. The move comes after Takaichi announced her intention to call an election just three months into her term as the country's first female premier.
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Open questions and key claims
Takaichi is seeking voter backing for her agenda, including 'proactive' fiscal spending and an accelerated military buildup.
Takaichi informed senior officials of her intention to dissolve the lower house 'soon' after it convenes Jan. 23.
Takaichi told voters to entrust her with running Japan.
A poll released by public broadcaster NHK last week found 45 percent of respondents cited prices as their main worry.
A poll released by the public broadcaster NHK last week found 45% of respondents cited rising cost of living.
Takaichi said she would dissolve the House of Representatives and schedule an election on Feb. 8.
She wants to seize the momentum and strengthen her hand at home and on foreign policy.
This is an opportunity to place the centrist camp right at the heart of politics.
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