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Japan, Takaichi and House of Representatives

Japanese PM Takaichi dissolves lower house, calls Feb. 8 snap election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi formally dissolved the House of Representatives on Friday, triggering a snap general election scheduled for Feb. 8.

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Japan PM Takaichi says to dissolve lower house on Fri. for Feb. 8 election

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Takaichi to dissolve lower house for snap election; Japan PM tries to shift focus, alleviate stress from diplomatic difficulties with Beijing: experts

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Japan's ruling party vulnerable as snap poll looms

Japan's snap election could upend long standing political alignments, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi strong personally but her party weakened by scandals, defections and voter frustration over the...

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Takaichi dissolves Japan's parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up early election

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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament after three months in office

The Courier · 15h

Japan's PM calls snap election after 3 months in office

But it will delay a vote on a budget that aims to boost a struggling economy and address soaring prices.

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Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after months in office, sets up snap election

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Japan's Takaichi set to call snap election after only 3 months in office

Taipei Times

Japanese PM dissolves parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi yesterday dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for an early election on Feb. 8. The move is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity to help the governing party regain ground after major losses over the past few years,

Japan PM signals to ruling camp her intention to dissolve lower house soon

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled her intention to dissolve the House of Representatives immediately after the Jan. 23