Japan PM Takaichi meets with top bureaucrats far less than predecessors, prefers docs
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met senior officials from major ministries and agencies far less often during her first year in office
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held fewer meetings with senior officials from major ministries and agencies during her first year in office compared to her predecessors, according to records. This suggests a different approach to policymaking, as she relies on reading documents herself before making decisions. In total, Takaichi conducted 211 meetings, which is less than half the number of the three most recent prime ministers and about 30% fewer than former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
However, 12.8% of her meetings were with the Finance Ministry, the highest proportion among the prime ministers. The Mainichi Shimbun analyzed the schedules of the five prime ministers since 2012, focusing on meetings with key officials from six ministries and agencies. Takaichi's meetings with Finance Ministry officials were more frequent than those with other ministries and agencies combined.
She is known for her preference for document-based exchanges over in-person briefings and often requests extensive materials from each ministry and agency.
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