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Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (C), Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito (2nd from R) and other executives of the two parties pose after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Combined photo shows Yoshihiko Noda (top), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaking to reporters following their meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Combined photo shows Yoshihiko Noda (L), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heading for a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a possible snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heads for a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (front), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, heads for a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (R), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (L) are pictured ahead of their talks at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the talks, the two parties decided to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (C), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L), alongside other party executives, hold a meeting at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Social Security Financing Bill Debate - France

Member of parliament Mathilde Panot, President of La France Insoumise and the alliance of left-wing parties the "Nouveau Front Populaire" (New Popular Front) LFI-NFP parliamentary group, delivers a speech during a discussion before the final vote on the Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS) for 2026 at the National Assembly in Paris, France, December 16, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRES.COM

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Social Security Financing Bill Debate - France

Member of parliament Mathilde Panot, President of La France Insoumise and the alliance of left-wing parties the "Nouveau Front Populaire" (New Popular Front) LFI-NFP parliamentary group, delivers a speech during a discussion before the final vote on the Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS) for 2026 at the National Assembly in Paris, France, December 16, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRES.COM

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Trade curbs on all eels rejected

The parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating the international trade of endangered species, hold a plenary session in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Dec. 4, 2025. A proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions, was formally rejected during the session.

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Trade curbs on all eels rejected

The parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating the international trade of endangered species, hold a plenary session in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Dec. 4, 2025. A proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions, was formally rejected during the session.

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Meeting of parties to treaty banning anti-personnel landmines

Izumi Nakamitsu, U.N. undersecretary general and high representative for disarmament affairs, meets the press in Geneva on Dec. 2, 2025, on the sidelines of a meeting of the parties to the Ottawa Convention, an international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines.

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM