DPP Accuses KMT, TPP of Constitutional Violations; TPP Calls Claims 'Nonsense'

Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has accused the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) of "destroying the constitution and expanding power" under the guise of democratic reform. The DPP pointed to three specific actions as evidence of this alleged constitutional overreach.

However, the TPP has strongly refuted these accusations. TPP spokesperson Chang Tong stated that the DPP is distorting the constitution to cover up its own alleged wrongdoings. She criticized the DPP for bringing up the constitution in a nonsensical manner, quoting the proverb, "A shameless person is invincible in the world."

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The DPP is distorting the constitution to cover up its own alleged wrongdoings, even bringing up the constitution in a nonsensical manner. A shameless person is invincible in the world.

Chang Tong further argued that the DPP's claims about the executive branch having the power to refuse to endorse laws are unfounded. She explained that Article 37 of the constitution stipulates that the president promulgates laws with the endorsement of the premier, but it does not grant the premier the authority to veto legislation. Instead, if the executive branch has reservations about a law passed by the legislature, it should request a review, and if the legislature upholds its decision with a majority vote, the executive must comply.

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The constitution clearly states that the president promulgates laws with the endorsement of the premier, but no article authorizes the premier to turn the endorsement system into a 'veto power.'