Citing government sources, the Yomiuri Shinbun reported on Friday that Takaichi was looking at calling an election on February 8 or 15.
On Saturday, Kyodo News reported that Takaichi told an official with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) that she was considering dissolving the House of Representatives at the start of the parliamentary session that is due to begin on January 23, which would mean a general election could be held early.
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Why have Takaichi’s Taiwan comments sent China-Japan ties into a tailspin?
Why have Takaichi’s Taiwan comments sent China-Japan ties into a tailspin?
Observers said that by calling a snap poll, Takaichi could use her popularity among voters to strengthen the ruling coalition’s grip on power while at the same time improving Tokyo’s bargaining power on foreign policy.
