Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved parliament ahead of a snap election on February 8, following her announcement to call for the election. Takaichi, Japan’s first female premier, hopes to leverage her high approval ratings to boost support for the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party. Key election issues include addressing consumer prices and security concerns amid tensions with China.
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