Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, 2024, former legislator Chen Po-wei, who was recalled before, attended a public hearing on the 'Public Officials Election and Recall Law' amendment proposal by the Kuomintang legislative caucus, aimed at raising the recall threshold. Chen Po-wei emphasized the importance of not always framing recalls as political tools, stating that recall essence is similar to elections and should be viewed democratically with respect for opposing opinions. He also mentioned the need for improvement in the recall process, such as adjusting the recall vote count threshold. Chen Po-wei clarified that the public hearing focused on expert opinions and experiences, with the final decisions left to the legislative body and the speaker.
Source: YAHOO