Japan opposition parties form election bloc to challenge Takaichi
Summary
Two Japanese opposition parties have agreed to form an alliance to challenge Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition in impending snap elections expected next month.
Key Points
- Two Japanese opposition parties agreed to form a new party to jointly fight Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition.
- The alliance aims to attract swing voters in a likely snap election set for next month.
- The opposition bloc is described as centrist, countering Takaichi's right-leaning coalition.
- Experts suggest the opposition's gains may increase but likely not enough to overpower the ruling coalition.
