Takaichi

Takaichi

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Takaichi Sanae is a prominent Japanese politician and a member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). She has served as a member of the House of Representatives and held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications. Takaichi is known for her conservative views and strong stance on national security, as well as her advocacy for women's empowerment in politics. Recently, she has been in the news for adopting a 'mild' policy approach during the LDP presidential election debates, contrasting her previous hardline positions.

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Takaichi is the Japanese government official who announced a budget to address rising electricity costs due to the energy crisis.

Der Iran-Krieg wird zur existenziellen Bedrohung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
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Takaichi opted to accept asymmetry from the beginning rather than add the costs of confrontation.

El arte de asociarse con un hegemón depredador no declinante
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-02-17
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Takaichi has defied pessimists to be a hit with voters, especially young ones.

Japan votes in snow-hit snap polls as Takaichi eyes strong mandate
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-08
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Meloni receives compliments from Prime Minister Takaichi for her use of chopsticks during her visit to Japan.

Meloni: «La questione della Groenlandia è seria e va discussa in ambito Nato»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-01-17
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Takaichi expresses her desire to achieve a new golden era in the alliance between Japan and the United States.

Líderes de Japón y EE. UU. inician "nueva era dorada" en su alianza comercial
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-10-28
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Takaichi told Albanese on the sidelines of the summit.

Anthony Albanese raises jet flare incident with Chinese Premier Li Qiang ‘very directly’
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-27
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Takaichi is the first female prime minister of Japan, marking a historic decision for women in politics.

PERSOON ⟩ Jaapani uus naispeaminister rokib raskelt
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-10-22
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Takaichi has shifted her stance to a more moderate approach in the party leadership election.

鬼門の討論会、「守勢」の小泉氏 高市氏は一転して「マイルド路線」 [自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙][自由民主党(自民党)]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2025-09-26
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