Takaichi’s reshuffle falls short of pledge on raising female representation
The prime minister pledged last year to create a "Cabinet and party leadership with as many women as in Northern European countries."
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent Cabinet reshuffle has fallen short of her promise to boost female representation in government. Despite her earlier commitment to elevate women's presence to levels comparable to those in Northern European nations, the reshuffle resulted in a decrease of two women serving as Cabinet ministers or in other high-level government positions. Furthermore, all four key party executive roles were filled by men in the reshuffle.
At the Cabinet level, the number of female ministers remained unchanged following the reshuffle. Only Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and Economic Security Minister Kimi Onoda are part of Takaichi's administration. When including the prime minister herself, women constitute approximately 16% of the Cabinet.
While Takaichi's administration aims to meet the government's gender equality targets, the reshuffle has not achieved the desired outcome. The current subscription plan does not allow for commenting on stories. To become a subscriber and engage with the content, please visit the Profile section of your account page to create a display name. For more information, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
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