Group 1 - The Japanese cabinet led by Shigeru Ishiba resigned on the 21st, with a new cabinet expected to be formed after the prime ministerial election in the temporary National Diet [1] - The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party reached an agreement for a coalition government, with the Innovation Party supporting LDP candidate Sanae Takaichi in the prime ministerial election [1] - The agreement includes commitments to swiftly implement economic measures and structural reforms, as well as a proposal to reduce the number of seats in the House of Representatives by approximately 10% [1] Group 2 - The Innovation Party will participate in the coalition government in an "outside cabinet" capacity, meaning its members will not hold cabinet positions [1] - The decision by the Innovation Party to support Takaichi indicates a high likelihood of her winning the prime ministerial election, potentially making her Japan's first female prime minister [1] - The prime ministerial election process involves a first round of voting in both houses of the National Diet, where a candidate must receive a majority to win; if no candidate achieves this, the top two candidates will proceed to a second round [2]
石破茂内阁辞职 日媒：高市早苗大概率成日本首位女首相
Xin Hua She·2025-10-21 06:25