Sanae Takaichi Dissolves Parliament for February 8 Snap Election

Sanae Takaichi will dissolve the lower house for a snap election on February 8 following the conclusion of the next parliamentary session.The decision aims to leverage a 70% approval rating to secure a larger majority and facilitate the passage of a record 122.3 trillion yen budget.This move serves as a critical test for the ruling partnership between the LDP and JIP amid efforts to address economic plans and relations with China.