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Discover the latest on Taiwan’s political landscape: The Taiwan People’s Party aims to abolish the Control Yuan, citing it as a financial burden and ineffective. With cross-party support and challenges ahead, this move could reshape governance.

Over 70,000 protest as KMT and TPP pass controversial reform bills. Kaohsiung Mayor and Bluebird Movement support the movement, urging for the protection of Taiwan’s democracy.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s legislative reforms as the Presidential Office voices concerns over the passage of controversial bills, highlighting a call for dialogue and potential constitutional challenges.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passing a new amendment to introduce the crime of contempt of parliament, sparking debates and a heated altercation among legislators.

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s legislative reform as KMT and TPP members occupy the Legislative Yuan podium, highlighting a critical moment for democracy and governance.

Discover insights from Hanna Hopko, a former Ukrainian parliament member, on why Taiwan should learn from Ukraine’s experiences to recognize potential threats from China. The forum emphasized civil defense education and preparedness.

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political scene as the DPP seeks a constitutional review of opposition-proposed parliament reform bills, emphasizing legal adherence.

Explore how Gian Marco Centinaio, Italy’s First Deputy President of the Senate, praised Taiwan’s democracy during his recent visit, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and understanding between the two nations.

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan: President Han Kuo-yu addresses concerns over disputes and procedural criticisms amid a contentious reform bill debate. Learn about the divisions and challenges facing Taiwan’s legislative process.

Discover how Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has strengthened its oversight capabilities with new amendments, allowing it to demand information from various entities and impose fines for non-compliance. Learn about the significant changes aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in governance.

Read about the recent scuffle in Taiwan’s parliament where DPP and KMT legislators clashed during a bill reading, resulting in apologies and a call for better conduct among lawmakers.

Explore the details of the recent brawl in Taiwan’s parliament, where legislators clashed over proposed bills aimed at increasing governmental scrutiny. Learn about the amendments and the controversy surrounding them.

Explore the call for reform and transparency in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan by KMT Chairman Eric Chu, amid tensions and clashes within the parliament. Learn about the appeal to President-elect Lai Ching-te for a modernized legislative process.

Premier Chen Chien-jen emphasizes the importance of unity and constructive dialogue in Taiwan’s politics, warning against the dangers of political infighting. He advocates for a collaborative approach to governance, highlighting the need for effective communication and persuasion across party lines to implement policy changes. Chen also discusses the significance of respectful discourse in the legislative process and the focus on practical solutions over controversy.

In a significant political reshuffle, President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan confirmed new appointments within her administration, introducing Lin Chia-lung as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and transitioning Joseph Wu to the Secretary-General of the National Security Council. This announcement came during a meeting with a visiting delegation from the New Zealand Parliament, marking their first visit to Taiwan. President Tsai emphasized the importance of democratic collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region and expressed gratitude towards the support for peace and security in the Taiwan Strait, highlighted in recent Australia-New Zealand consultations.

President Tsai Ing-wen meets with European Green Party delegation to strengthen cooperation in response to authoritarian threats. European Parliament member Reinhard Bütikofer leads the delegation to enhance Taiwan-EU partnership.

Read about the latest developments in Taiwan’s political landscape as Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je emphasizes collaboration with the Kuomintang (KMT) to advance priority bills in the legislative yuan. Discover how the TPP’s strategic alliance with the KMT aims to propel crucial reforms in parliament, judiciary, and media, while navigating potential controversies like the proposed ＂Grassroots Cafe.＂

The European Parliament and the European News Exchange Network (ENEX) have partnered to address global challenges and combat disinformation ahead of the upcoming EU elections, emphasizing the importance of democracy and informed public discourse.

Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, now chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), discusses the new policy of free YouBike use for 30 minutes, emphasizing the need for policy discourse. Taipei City Government’s Department of Transportation announced the change effective Feb. 28. Ko highlights the shift from completely free to charging NT$5 due to recreational rather than commuting use. He stresses the original purpose of YouBike for transportation, not leisure. Ko dismisses DPP’s criticism of TPP as a ＂parasite＂ in parliament as aggressive and unworthy of attention.

The European Parliament, through Deputy Spokesperson Delphine Colard, emphasized the critical need to combat disinformation ahead of the European elections. With the Artificial Intelligence Act nearing finalization, the EU leads the fight against false information, aiming for global cooperation in safeguarding democracy.

The European Parliament has suspended all missions to Taiwan until the end of the current legislative term, with Deputy Spokesperson Delphine Colard citing the finalization procedures and upcoming EU elections as key reasons. Despite this pause, the EU remains focused on democracy and foreign interference issues in Asia, particularly Taiwan.

Taipei Premier Chen Chien-jen stresses the importance of adhering to constitutional regulations in response to the Kuomintang’s (KMT) plans to expand its personnel power. KMT legislator Weng Hsiao-ling suggests that the Legislative Yuan should have the authority to approve personnel and dismiss unqualified leaders. The KMT also proposes the creation of a Special Investigation Division within Parliament. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators argue that constitutional amendments must be implemented first. Premier Chen emphasizes that Taiwan is a country governed by the constitution, democracy, and the rule of law, and all agencies should follow constitutional guidelines. The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) expresses its willingness to collaborate with other parties in reforming the parliament, potentially bringing significant changes to Taiwan’s legal landscape and political power dynamics.

Outgoing Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Kausea Natano, expressed confidence that the majority of newly elected parliament members will support diplomatic relations between Tuvalu and Taiwan. Despite failing to regain his position in the recent elections, Natano emphasized his continued support for the relationship between the two countries. He stated that both novice and seasoned politicians, as well as senior MPs, share this sentiment and will likely continue to support the ties with Taiwan. After the elections, the 16 newly-elected members of Parliament will engage in complex negotiations to form different factions, with the faction holding the most members ultimately forming the new government and electing a prime minister.

Legislative Speaker You Si-kun met with a Lithuanian delegation led by Matas Maldeikis, chairman of the Lithuania-Taiwan parliamentary friendship group. The meeting highlighted Taiwan’s recent election, which had a voter turnout of over 70%, as a clear message from the Taiwanese people to defend democratic freedom and national sovereignty. The delegation included three deputy speakers of the Lithuanian parliament and eight other cross-party lawmakers. Speaker You noted that 2024 is a ＂super election year＂ globally, with Taiwan being the second country to hold elections this year. He also expressed his wishes for Lithuania’s upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in May and October 2024. The speaker emphasized that elections represent the ＂possibility of choice,＂ ＂freedom to participate in politics,＂ and ＂protection of speech,＂ which are rights unfathomable under authoritarian rule. He called on global democratic allies to unite in facing authoritarian challenges and safeguarding democracy and prosperity worldwide. Speaker You expressed gratitude for Lithuania’s support and highlighted the countries’ cooperation on humanitarian aid, particularly in helping Ukrainian students return to school.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) president-elect, Lai Ching-te, and vice president-elect, Hsiao Bi-khim, have begun their nationwide bento box meeting tour to engage with local concerns and express gratitude to election staff and volunteers. The tour started in Kaohsiung and Pingtung in southern Taiwan and will continue for two weeks, covering the entire island and its outer islands. The bento box meetings aim to create a relaxed atmosphere for discussions on the post-election situation and the future of the new parliament. Despite the election results, the DPP remains committed to listening to local opinions in the new political landscape.