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Japanese PM Takaichi's approval falls below 50%
Support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi fell below 50% for the first time since she took office, according to Kyodo, possibly reflecting her slow response to the farm minister's resignation. A senior LDP official denied the ex-minister influenced budget cuts.
Why it matters
Weakening support could constrain the government's agenda in the world's fourth-largest economy.
Background
Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party. Farm minister Kazuo Yana resigned over a remark about budget cuts.
The story so far
- Japanese PM Takaichi's approval falls below 50%
- Takaichi rejects blame for weak yen and rising bond yields
Sources
- Japan Times ↗Oct 18, 7:11 AM ET
- Japan Times ↗Oct 18, 4:02 AM ET
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