Japan's PM Plans Early Election Amid Coalition Weakness and Voter Discontent Measures

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call an early election as soon as this month in an effort to strengthen her coalition government and secure voter backing for her agenda. The move is seen as a strategic bid to shore up support for her administration ahead of key elections and maintain power in the face of opposition challenges. A snap election is expected to take place in the coming weeks, with the aim of consolidating public backing for Takaichi's policy initiatives. The early poll is also likely to test the resilience of Japan's coalition government, which has faced criticism over its handling of various issues.