Japan’s Lower House Elects Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister
For the first time in Japanese history, a woman is leading the government of the island nation. Takaichi is considered a conservative hardliner who, only in early October, was elected LDP party leader on her third attempt. Expectations within the party for her are as high as they are numerous.
In addition, she must align the LDP after 26 years with a new coalition partner, the Innovation Party.
