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FOCUS: Japan PM's power to dissolve lower house stirs debate ahead of election

Prime Minister Takaichi seeks a stronger mandate for her coalition by dissolving the lower house early, sparking debate over the constitutional limits of this power in Japan.

Summary by Kyodo News+
Debate over the prime minister's "exclusive prerogative" to dissolve the House of Representatives is gaining momentum in Japan following the current premier Sanae Takaichi's recent use of that authority, prompting some opposition lawmakers to say the power should be limited.

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Japan on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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