1. Komeito, a member of Japan's ruling coalition for over 25 years, has decided to quit due to dissatisfaction with the Liberal Democratic Party's handling of political funding issues.
2. The announcement was made by Komeito Chief Representative Saito Tetsuo during a meeting with LDP's new President Takaichi Sanae on October 10, 2025.
3. The move could impact the upcoming selection of a new prime minister as the Diet is expected to convene in the coming weeks. Takaichi, the current LDP president, has expressed her desire to take on the role.
2. The announcement was made by Komeito Chief Representative Saito Tetsuo during a meeting with LDP's new President Takaichi Sanae on October 10, 2025.
3. The move could impact the upcoming selection of a new prime minister as the Diet is expected to convene in the coming weeks. Takaichi, the current LDP president, has expressed her desire to take on the role.
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Japan's Komeito, a long-term member of the ruling coalition, announces departure due to dissatisfaction with LDP's political funding management. Announcement made by Komeito Chief Saito Tetsuo on October 10, 2025, during a meeting with new LDP President Takaichi Sanae. The exit could influence the
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251010_999/#summary
Date: Oct. 10, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-10
Created: 2025/10/10 16:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:48
Last Read: 2025/10/11 09:15