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Takaichi Apologizes as Coalition Crisis Hits LDP

10/15/2025

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Sanae Takaichi, the new leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), apologized to party lawmakers for the Komeito party's exit from the coalition on October 14.
She accepted responsibility and committed to forming a stable administration ahead of the upcoming Prime Minister nomination election.
A few lawmakers criticized her, while some suggested exploring coalitions with other parties.

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Sanae Takaichi, the new leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), apologized to party lawmakers for the Komeito party's exit from the coalition on October 14.
She accepted responsibility and committed to forming a stable administration ahead of the upcoming Prime Minister nomination election.
A few lawmakers criticized her, while some suggested exploring coalitions with other parties.