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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Makes Top Three in Forbes’ Powerful Women List

On Wednesday, Forbes ranked Sanae Takaichi third on its 22nd annual World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list, highlighting influential women across politics and business.
Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister this year, leading the world's fourth-largest economy amid semiconductor security, defense realignment and demographic pressure, Forbes noted.
Also on the list, Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President ranked first, Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank President second, Giorgia Meloni, Italian prime minister fourth, and Julie Sweet, chief executive of Accenture sixth.
Forbes said Sanae Takaichi’s decisions will shape East Asian power dynamics and global manufacturing stability as Japan faces inflation and wage stagnation.
The Women To Watch framing highlights recent entrants like Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah, sworn in on March 21, 2025, underscoring shifting political tides and future leadership trends .

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Japan’s premier ranked among world’s most influential women

Takaichi sits just behind the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and European Central Bank head, Christine Lagarde, with Italy’s Giorgia Meloni placed fourth.

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Stepped in third place by Takaichi. Von der Leyen first, second Lagarde (ANSA)

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Japan's PM Takaichi ranks third on Forbes list of 100 most powerful women

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has come in third on the Forbes list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women of 2025.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes top three in Forbes’ powerful women list

Takaichi's “power” is her understanding and implementation of policy, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Thursday.

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Forbes ranks Japan PM Takaichi third in list of world's most powerful women

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was ranked the third most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine on Wednesday as the United States publication announced its list of the top 100 influential women for 2025, Kyodo News reported.

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