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Japan expands imperial succession to married women

Japan's Parliament has passed a law to expand imperial succession.

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The fact

Women will be able to retain their title even after marrying commoners.

This measure aims to address the lack of male heirs to the throne.

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Why it matters

Cette réforme relance le débat sur la place des femmes dans les monarchies modernes et pourrait influencer d’autres dynasties asiatiques confrontées à des crises successorales.

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