TAIPEI, May 28. (DPA/EP) –
The Parliament of Taiwan, controlled by the pro-Chinese opposition, approved this Tuesday a series of amendments that give greater power to the legislature in order to monitor the Government of President William Lai, who took office last Monday.
The reforms approved by Parliament with the favorable votes of the Kuomintang (KMT) and the People’s Party of Taiwan (PPT) include the obligation for the Taiwanese president to deliver annual reports on his government policies, something that was optional until now, and to answer questions before the House.
Also, the new rules stipulate that counter-questions are not allowed. If people appearing before the House or committees refuse to respond, they could be considered in contempt or face fines of up to 200,000 new dollars (5,700 euros).
The measure has caused discontent among the Taiwanese population. Nearly 30,000 protesters have protested around Parliament against an initiative that aims to put a stop to the Lai Government, defender of the current status of the island in the face of China’s sovereigntist ambitions.
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