Public Officials Election and Recall Act 結果共17筆

Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming urges a TikTok ban to combat misinformation on environmental policies in Taiwan. He plans to file a police report against a media company for spreading false claims.

Taiwan’s Central Election Commission approved initial recall proposals for 19 KMT legislators and Hsinchu City’s suspended mayor. The recall process involves three stages: proposal, endorsement, and voting.

The Central Election Commission in Taiwan clarified that recall proposals submitted before new amendments will follow old regulations. This decision impacts future recall efforts and emphasizes freedom of expression in the recall process.

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan rejected the Executive Yuan’s proposal to amend the Public Officials Election and Recall Act. The vote was 60-51, maintaining the original decision.

A Taiwan Brain Trust poll shows 60.9% oppose the DPP’s proposal to recall opposition legislators. The survey highlights public sentiment on key political issues.

The campaign to recall Hsinchu City Mayor Ann Kao gains traction with 1,867 signatures collected. Organizers push for more support amid corruption allegations.

Legislators in Taiwan clashed over a draft amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act. KMT members blocked DPP entry, passing the amendment swiftly.

DPP legislators in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan protest proposed changes to the recall process, accusing the KMT of undermining recall rights and budget priorities.

Voters in Keelung rejected the recall of Mayor George Hsieh, securing his position for the current term. The CEC reported a 50.44% turnout, with 86,014 opposing the recall.

The Central Election Commission bans recall campaign activities for Keelung City Mayor George Hsieh on Oct. 13. Violations may lead to fines up to NT$2 million.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan as it advances an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, aimed at combating fraudulent recall petitions and enhancing the integrity of the recall system.

Efforts to recall New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih gain momentum as group collects over 20,000 signatures, halfway to required 40,000. Stay updated on the ongoing recall campaign and upcoming signature drive at Taipei Metro’s Haishan Station on Feb. 24. Learn about the two-phase process under the Public Officials Election and Recall Act.

A civic group in New Taipei City has gathered over 20,000 signatures in the first stage of the recall campaign against Mayor Hou Yu-ih. The effort, aiming for 40,000 signatures, follows the Public Officials Election And Recall Act, with the second stage requiring 10% of electors to endorse the recall. Hou, who served as mayor and later ran for president, faces potential recall pending a vote.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has filed 105 complaints with TikTok regarding false or misleading election-related content, with 10 made before the election and 95 following it. As of now, 54 of the posts have been taken down, and the cases are ongoing. TikTok has been circulating a substantial amount of inaccurate or untruthful audio-visual information related to the election. The CEC Vice Chairman, Chen Chao-chien, explained that candidates have the right to request the removal of deepfake videos under the Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Act, as well as the Public Officials Election and Recall Act. Online social platforms have also established contact channels with the CEC to prevent false or misleading election-related content, in line with their community principles and for the sake of fair elections. The CEC has declined to comment or respond on specific online platforms on a case-by-case basis.

The Central Election Commission in Taiwan announces a comprehensive ban on publicizing, discussing, or referring to poll data in the lead-up to the General Election, aiming to ensure fairness and impartiality in the electoral process.

The spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO), Chen Binhua, denied allegations of Beijing interfering in Taiwan’s elections during a press conference. Chen dismissed the claims made by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as baseless rumors and accused the ruling party in Taiwan of misleading the electorate. Taiwan’s national security agencies have repeatedly warned about interference from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as the country prepares for the 2024 presidential election. In recent investigations, members of the ＂Union of Chinese Nationalists＂ in Kaohsiung were accused of accepting funds from the TAO for political activities in mainland China. The association is suspected of promoting specific political views and pan-blue support during their travels. The Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office has summoned 22 members for investigation, including individuals named Cheng and Ye, who are accused of violating Taiwan’s Anti-Infiltration Act and Public Officials Election and Recall Act. They have been released on bail with travel restrictions pending further investigation.

Central Election Commission Chairperson Lee Chin-yung stated that the Public Officials Election and Recall Act does not accommodate absentee voting processes, and noted that voting in jails contains security issues. The Commission has decided to appeal to the Taipei High Administrative Court regarding the provisional injunction.