Takaichi to debate six opposition party heads on May 20

11. Mai 2026

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Sanae Takaichi will debate the heads of six opposition parties on May 20. Eligible parties are those holding at least 10 seats in either the House of Representatives or the House of Councilors.

Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Sanae Takaichi will debate the heads of six opposition parties on May 20.

Only opposition parties holding 10 or more seats in either the House of Representatives or the House of Councilors qualify to take part.

The session is expected to provide a platform for direct exchanges on policy between the ruling and opposition sides.

Japanese ruling coalition wins election amid militarism concerns

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Japan's House of Representatives election on February 9 resulted in a victory for the ruling coalition, with the Liberal Democratic Party securing 316 seats and the coalition totaling 352. Incumbent Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to be re-elected on February 18. Experts warn that this could accelerate Japan's military expansion and strain China-Japan relations.

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Japanese ruling coalition wins House election majority

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Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and allies secured 352 seats in the February 9 House of Representatives election, surpassing the two-thirds majority and paving the way for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's re-election. Japanese and Chinese experts warn that this could accelerate military expansion and constitutional revision, heightening Asia-Pacific tensions.

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Takaichi to debate six opposition party heads on May 20

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