June 07, 2026
She says Europe’s fossil fuel dependence weakens energy security
New-generation reactors are set for construction under Takaichi’s push
The countries set a target of more than doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030
Takaichi appoints Akazawa, who was the nation's point person in its recent tariff deal with the US, as trade and industry minister
The bank has yet to decide whether it should fund natural gas production, and if so, under what circumstances