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,
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Japan's PM dissolves parliament after three months in office, setting up snap election
The move by Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalise on her popularity to help her governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years. View on euronews
Tempo.co English
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi Dissolves Parliament Three Months After Taking Office
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi officially dissolved the parliament on Friday, January 23, 2026, to pave the way for a snap general election to be held on February 8. This move came just three months after Takaichi took office as the first female prime minister in Japan's history.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament after three months in office
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election on February 8. The move is viewed as an attempt to capitalise on her popularity to help the governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years.