日本维新会称与自民党磋商有“大幅进展”，减少国会议员席位是结盟条件之一

Core Viewpoint - The political negotiations between Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Japan Innovation Party (JIP) have made significant progress, with discussions ongoing regarding the reduction of parliamentary seats as a condition for agreement [1]. Group 1: Political Developments - The negotiations between the LDP and JIP concluded with JIP representatives indicating substantial progress [1]. - A key condition for the agreement is the reduction of the number of parliamentary seats [1]. - The recent withdrawal of the Komeito party from the ruling coalition adds uncertainty to the prime ministerial election process [1]. Group 2: Implications for Leadership - If the LDP and JIP form an alliance, the likelihood of Sanae Takaichi being elected as Japan's prime minister will significantly increase [1].