LDP-Ishin coalition clears path for Takaichi

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party have agreed to form a coalition, local media reported, paving the way for LDP leader Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first female prime minister. The parties are set to sign the pact Monday, and Ishin lawmakers will vote for Takaichi in Tuesday’s parliamentary selection, Kyodo said. Ishin does not plan to send ministers initially. The deal follows the collapse of the LDP’s 26-year partnership with Komeito, which plunged politics into turmoil and spurred a fragmented but unsuccessful bid to topple the LDP.

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