- The Diet passed a revision of the Imperial Household law, the government’s top priority before the end of the legislative session and has extended the session by eight days to pass a joint LDP-Ishin auxiliary capital bill.
- While Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae may take some comfort in overcoming opposition resistance to pass these bills, she faces mounting resistance on multiple fronts.
- Takaichi’s first ordinary session as prime minister revealed that her leadership style – and her ambitions – make it difficult for her to compromise and increase the political cost of every victory.
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