Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-Te announced in a televised speech his intention to seek a constitutional interpretation regarding the Parliament Powers Amendment. The amendment has sparked controversy, with the opposition and many civil groups criticizing it as an empowerment law. Despite the Executive Yuan submitting a reconsideration request, the original version was upheld in the legislature vote on the 21st. President Lai emphasized his opposition to the parliament's empowerment, clarifying that his goal is not to hinder reform but to ensure the protection of democratic freedoms and people's rights. He stressed the importance of upholding the constitutional order and vowed to hold accountable to the nation and history.
Source: YAHOO