Referendum 結果共8筆

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s parliamentary reform bill as citizens, undeterred by rain, gather in large numbers outside the Legislative Yuan, demanding change.

Protests continued in Taiwan against controversial legislative reform bills led by the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party. Over 20,000 people gathered in Taipei to voice their concerns about the bills, which could increase legislative power over the executive branch.

Premier Chen Chien-jen and Central Election Commission Chairman Li Chin-yung discuss the proposed changes to Taiwan’s voting laws, focusing on absentee voting and voting by mail. Chen emphasizes the importance of research to ensure citizen rights and election security, while Li raises concerns about potential foreign interference. The Democratic Progressive Party expresses skepticism, fearing loopholes for Chinese influence, while Li suggests starting with a referendum and implementing ＂transfer voting＂ as a reference for future studies. Li stresses the need to carefully consider electoral reforms to protect voting rights and secret balloting.

The Executive Yuan of Taiwan has approved a draft bill for referendum absentee voting, allowing eligible voters to apply for absentee voting through a transfer voting system to protect their voting rights. The new law, in accordance with Article 25 of the amended Referendum Act, aims to facilitate voting for those unable to return to their place of registration due to various reasons. The Central Election Commission will implement the absentee voting method to ensure secrecy and fairness, with an application system open to all eligible voters until 60 days before the voting day. Additionally, an online application system will be established for voter convenience, including options for residents in remote areas to apply for transfer voting within the same county or city.

In the lead-up to Taiwan’s election, experts at the ＂Taiwan Goes to the Polls＂ event analyze the tightening race and the crucial role of young voters. The election, drawing global interest, is seen as a pivotal moment for Taiwan’s future direction.

Taiwan’s referendum on a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age from 20 to 18 failed to pass on Saturday (Nov. 26).

The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced on Tuesday that 9.61 million votes will be needed for the proposed constitutional amendment to lower the voting age in Taiwan from 20 to 18 years old to pass.

The “nine-in-one elections” are scheduled for November 26. With less than one month to go, all of the candidates in Taiwan are campaigning hard.  In addition to the elections of county magistrates and city mayors, there will also be a referendum on the same day.  It will decide if young adults aged between 18 and 19 should also have the right to vote.