Japan’s PM Takaichi gains record approval; Europe faces ideological divide as Dutch polls near

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s approval rating rose to 64.4%, outpacing her predecessors amid public optimism about economic recovery and energy reforms. Analysts credit her balanced approach to fiscal spending and corporate governance reforms. Meanwhile, Europe’s political landscape remains fragmented as the Netherlands prepares for national elections, where far-right and centrist parties are locked in close competition. Market observers note potential volatility in EU bond yields as policy uncertainty grows, impacting short-term investor sentiment across regional equity markets.