Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader on Saturday, positioning the 64-year-old conservative politician to become the country’s first female prime minister.
A protégé of the late Shinzo Abe, Takaichi has pledged to revive his “Abenomics” policies of high spending and easy borrowing. Known for her hawkish views, she supports revising Japan’s pacifist constitution and has regularly visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan’s war dead, including convicted war criminals.
Takaichi faces major challenges, including uniting a divided LDP, battling inflation and stagnant wages, and navigating strained relations with the U.S. under President Trump, particularly over a pending tariff deal.
The former TV host and heavy metal drummer is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher and has campaigned on conservative social values, opposing same-sex marriage and the right for women to keep their maiden names.
If confirmed by parliament on October 15, she will be Japan’s first woman to hold the office of prime minister.
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BBC News – MBFC Rating
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