Hey everyone! Big news from Japan 🗾: Ruling LDP and main opposition CDPJ have agreed to pick a new prime minister on October 21, right when an extraordinary Diet session kicks off. That session runs for 58 days, ending December 17 – think of it as Japan’s parliament hitting the reset button for the rest of the year.
Sanae Takaichi, who won the LDP leadership race on October 4, is the frontrunner to replace outgoing PM Shigeru Ishiba. First, she needs the Diet’s green light: both the upper and lower houses cast their votes. If they pick different candidates, the lower house choice wins – like a tiebreaker round in your favorite esports tournament!
In round one, a majority vote seals the deal. If no one hits that mark, the top two candidates go head-to-head in a runoff – winner takes the throne 💪.
If Takaichi clinches it, she’s set to roll out plans to tackle rising living costs – from inflation to everyday treats like bubble tea and street food. Jiji Press reports she’ll submit a supplementary budget bill in early December to back her economic fixes.
Mark your calendars for October 21. Whether you’re a policy nerd or just curious about what’s next for one of Asia’s biggest economies, this is one political showdown you’ll want to follow 📲.
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Japan's ruling, opposition parties agree to pick new PM on October 21
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