Sanae Takaichi This Saturday has become the first woman to lead the Democratic Liberal Party (PLD) from Japan, which, at present, governs the country.
In his first statements, minutes after his victory, Takaichi, 64, has addressed his legislators gathered at the headquarters of the conservative headquarters Pld a tokioafter an election that promises to lead to its Ascent to Prime Minister From Japan this month.
“There are many things that we must do together and many policies that must be implemented promptly. Together, we will make the PLD and most motivated and optimistic gamea party that transforms the anxiety of many people in hope“He has detailed.
The Japanese is the most visible face of the hard wing of conservative training and, in their statements, has urged party members to “rebuild the PLD“To accommodate all generations, as explained through the public chain NHK.
Takaichi, exministra de Interior and Economic Security, obtained 185 of the 342 votes At stake in the second round of the primaries, compared to 156 obtained by his rival, the Minister of Agriculture, Shinjiro Koizumi, who at 44 also sought to make history as the youngest political leader in Japan in postwar Japan.
Sakizi y kizumiwhich departed as clear favorites, they reached the second round after in the first, also held this Saturday, none of the five candidates achieved a majority of votes, according to EFE.
These primaries of the ruling party, which were advanced after the resignation last month of the prime minister, Shigeru Ishibathey were especially relevant because, with high probability, the person who won will become the New Japan Prime Minister.
Takaichi will now have to ensure opposition cooperation To be confirmed as Prime Minister In a subsequent vote in Parliament, which is expected to be held in an extraordinary session in the middle of the month, since the PLD And their government partner, Komeito, have lost most in both cameras.
It is expected that there are no obstacles for the confirmation of Summithaving no consensus among the opposition to present other names.