- Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female Prime Minister, a historic milestone for the country.
- Political Career and Rise
- Elected to the Lower House in 1993, Takaichi later joined the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in 1996. She held cabinet posts under Shinzo Abe and most recently served as Economic Security Minister from 2022 to 2024.
- Election Victory
- Her election was narrow. She secured the premiership by winning 125 votes in the Upper House, just one above the majority, and 237 votes in the Lower House.
- Key Challenges
- She immediately faces significant economic challenges, including:
- Sluggish economic growth.
- Rising prices.
- A sharply depreciating yen.
- Her government is expected to prioritize economic revitalization and structural reforms.
Month: Current Affairs - October 22, 2025
Category: hypothetical political scenario