Event Brief
Parliament set to reelect Takaichi as prime minister
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET
Summary: The outcome is all but certain, with the ruling coalition holding a supermajority in the Lower House.
WHO: Parliament
WHAT: reelect Takaichi as prime minister
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: Ruling coalition holds a supermajority
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