Komeito to End Coalition with LDP; Differences on Rules for Political Donations Rupture 26-Year Relationship (Update2)

The Yomiuri Shimbun
18:58 JST,
October 10, 2025
Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito announced Friday that his party will leave its 26-year coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party and notified LDP President Sanae Takaichi of the party’s decision during their meeting on the day.
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