Campaigning for general election in Japan

Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, an avid fan of the Hanshin Tigers pro baseball team, holds a tiger-shaped charm during a campaign rally in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

Campaigning for general election in Japan

Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her fist during a campaign rally in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda addresses supporters during a public campaign event at 'Plaza 20 de Julio' in Ipiales, Narino, on January 16, 2026, as part of his nationwide tour ahead of the presidential election. Cepeda who will face in a democratic voting to decide who will be the left's presidential candidate is the most popular in recent polls. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda addresses supporters during a public campaign event at 'Plaza 20 de Julio' in Ipiales, Narino, on January 16, 2026, as part of his nationwide tour ahead of the presidential election. Cepeda who will face in a democratic voting to decide who will be the left's presidential candidate is the most popular in recent polls. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda addresses supporters during a public campaign event at 'Plaza 20 de Julio' in Ipiales, Narino, on January 16, 2026, as part of his nationwide tour ahead of the presidential election. Cepeda who will face in a democratic voting to decide who will be the left's presidential candidate is the most popular in recent polls. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda addresses supporters during a public campaign event at 'Plaza 20 de Julio' in Ipiales, Narino, on January 16, 2026, as part of his nationwide tour ahead of the presidential election. Cepeda who will face in a democratic voting to decide who will be the left's presidential candidate is the most popular in recent polls. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda addresses supporters during a public campaign event at 'Plaza 20 de Julio' in Ipiales, Narino, on January 16, 2026, as part of his nationwide tour ahead of the presidential election. Cepeda who will face in a democratic voting to decide who will be the left's presidential candidate is the most popular in recent polls. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Pre-presidential Candidate Ivan Cepeda holds Rally in the Border with Ecuador

Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda addresses supporters during a public campaign event at 'Plaza 20 de Julio' in Ipiales, Narino, on January 16, 2026, as part of his nationwide tour ahead of the presidential election. Cepeda who will face in a democratic voting to decide who will be the left's presidential candidate is the most popular in recent polls. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Campaign Rally Hosted By Laure Lavalette - Toulon

Laure Lavalette, National Rally party representative for the Var department and mayoral candidate, hosts her first campaign rally at the Palais Neptune in Toulon, France, on January 14, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire delivers a speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire, Danielle Simonnet delivers a speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire delivers a speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire delivers a speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire delivers a speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire, Danielle Simonnet, Lucie Castets, Raphael Glucksmann, Ian Brossat after his speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire, Danielle Simonnet, Lucie Castets, Raphael Glucksmann, Ian Brossat after his speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire, Danielle Simonnet, Lucie Castets, Raphael Glucksmann, Ian Brossat after his speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire delivers a speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire, Danielle Simonnet, Lucie Castets, Raphael Glucksmann, Ian Brossat after his speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire delivers a speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire delivers a speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire delivers a speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire delivers a speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire, Danielle Simonnet, Lucie Castets, Raphael Glucksmann, Ian Brossat after his speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire, Danielle Simonnet, Lucie Castets, Raphael Glucksmann, Ian Brossat after his speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire, Danielle Simonnet, Lucie Castets, Raphael Glucksmann, Ian Brossat after his speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire, Danielle Simonnet, Lucie Castets, Raphael Glucksmann, Ian Brossat after his speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire, Danielle Simonnet, Lucie Castets, Raphael Glucksmann, Ian Brossat after his speech during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM