Japan's Sanae Takaichi emboldened by landslide victory in snap elections
- Posted on February 9, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Japan's Sanae Takaichi emboldened by landslide victory in snap elections
The ultra-nationalist's Liberal Democratic Party secured an overwhelming majority in Sunday's elections. The new balance of power is expected to allow the prime minister, backed during her campaign by US President Donald Trump, to accelerate the implementation of her hard-line agenda.
