Japan's parliament officially entrusted the role of prime minister to Sanae Takaichi, confirming her mandate following the decisive victory of the Liberal Democratic Party in the snap elections on February 8. The 64-year-old politician, who became the first woman in this position in October, secured a two-thirds majority of votes in the House of Representatives. Her government will now focus on urgent budgetary matters and the implementation of key trade agreements with the United States administration.

Official Re-election of Takaichi

Japan's parliament confirmed Sanae Takaichi as prime minister following the victory in the elections on February 8, where her party won 2/3 of the votes.

Government's Economic Priorities

The new administration plans to accelerate work on the state budget and implement the trade agreement concluded with President Donald Trump.

Historic Term for a Woman

The 64-year-old politician continues her mission as the first female prime minister in Japan's history, strengthening her position within the Liberal Democratic Party.

On Wednesday, Japan's parliament, known as the Bicameral National Diet, officially re-elected Sanae Takaichi to the position of the country's prime minister. This decision came ten days after her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) achieved a crushing victory in the snap elections to the House of Representatives, securing a two-thirds majority of seats. The vote in the lower house of parliament was a formality, while a second round was necessary in the House of Councillors to ultimately confirm her strong political position. Takaichi, aged 64, made history as the first woman to hold this office in Japan, and the current election legitimizes her authority for a full term. The Liberal Democratic Party has dominated the Japanese political scene almost continuously since 1955, making Japan one of the most stable, yet conservative, democratic systems in the world.The new stage of Takaichi's government coincides with the need to accelerate work on the state budget and implement trade agreements. The Prime Minister declared that her priority would be to expedite the processing of public expenditures and strengthen relations with Washington. A key element of foreign policy is to be the implementation of the trade agreement negotiated with US President Donald Trump. Experts indicate that her strong electoral mandate will allow Takaichi to pursue a more decisive fiscal policy and implement the postulates of the conservative-nationalist current from which the head of government hails. 2/3 — of seats in the House of Representatives are held by the ruling coalitionTakaichi's re-swearing-in ends a period of uncertainty following the dissolution of parliament last October. The Prime Minister, enjoying immense public support after the February elections, now faces the challenge of modernizing the Japanese economy while preserving traditional values. The parliamentary session during which the election took place is set to last 150 days, giving the government time to carry out the most important structural reforms. Investors are closely watching these events, hoping for yen stabilization and clear declarations regarding further international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. In 1947, Japan's current constitution, largely imposed by the American occupation authorities, came into effect, formally stripping the Emperor of political power and making the Prime Minister the highest executive authority.Liberal media emphasize the historical aspect of the first female prime minister but express concerns about her strongly nationalist views and relations with the USA. | Conservative outlets praise the stability of LDP rule and the strong mandate to protect Japanese national interests and traditions.

Mentioned People

  • Sanae Takaichi — Prime Minister of Japan, Chairperson of the Liberal Democratic Party, first woman in this position.
  • Donald Trump — President of the United States, with whom the Japanese government negotiated a trade agreement.