https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70525 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election to win a lower-house majority for a conservative agenda prioritising security and economic measures. Core operative aims include revising security and defence policy to develop offensive military capabilities, lifting the weapons export ban, increasing defence spending, tightening immigration and foreign-owner rules, and aligning more closely with the United States. Financing plans and diplomatic approaches to China were not detailed. The LDP's coalition with the Japan Innovation Party is framed as necessary to secure the legislative majority Takaichi says she needs to pursue these changes. en-us Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:16:03 +0530 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70525 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election to win a lower-house majority for a conservative agenda prioritising security and economic measures. Core operative aims include revising security and defence policy to develop offensive military capabilities, lifting the weapons export ban, increasing defence spending, tightening immigration and foreign-owner rules, and aligning more closely with the United States. Financing plans and diplomatic approaches to China were not detailed. The LDP's coalition with the Japan Innovation Party is framed as necessary to secure the legislative majority Takaichi says she needs to pursue these changes. News - Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70525