Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female Prime Minister
Summary
Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister, marking a historic breakthrough in the country's male-dominated political scene.
Key Points
- Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first-ever female prime minister after winning a parliamentary vote.
- She is known as Japan's "Iron Lady" and admires former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
- Takaichi is a key figure in the Liberal Democratic Party's nationalist faction and a protégé of the late Shinzo Abe.
- Her election marks the fourth prime minister change in Japan within five years, highlighting political instability.
