Han Kuo-yu Criticizes Executive Yuan's Refusal to Countersign as Unconstitutional; Lawyer Says Blue-White Parties' Hesitation to Oust Government Proves Its Legitimacy

Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu sharply criticized the Executive Yuan, questioning its authority to repeatedly refuse to countersign legislation passed by the legislature. He argued that such actions defy the constitutional mandate, stating, "No matter how great the executive power, it cannot be greater than the constitution."

Han's remarks came after the Executive Yuan's repeated rejections of laws that had successfully passed the three readings in the Legislative Yuan. This move by the legislature's head signals a significant political standoff between the two branches of government.

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Who gave the Executive Yuan the power to refuse to face laws passed by the Legislative Yuan three times?

However, lawyer Huang Ti-ying offered a contrasting perspective. He suggested that the reluctance of the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) caucuses to initiate a no-confidence vote against the premier indicates their tacit acceptance of the Executive Yuan's constitutional legitimacy. This implies that despite the public criticism, the opposition parties may not be prepared to escalate the political conflict to the point of forcing a government reshuffle.

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No matter how great the executive power, it cannot be greater than the constitution.