Taiwan lawmakers launch impeachment process against William Lai

2025-12-27 02:23:35

(MENAFN) Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan on Friday approved a motion to begin impeachment proceedings against President William Lai Ching-te, citing allegations that he “undermined constitutional order and democracy, and violated the constitution.”

The motion passed with 60 votes from opposition members of the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party, while 51 lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) opposed it.

If the process proceeds, Lai, who took office last year, may be required to justify his actions before the legislature. Hearings are expected to continue until at least May next year, when a final impeachment vote is scheduled.

The motion followed Lai’s refusal on December 15 to sign an amended law intended to boost local governments’ share of public revenues. This marked the first instance in Taiwan’s modern history of a top elected official not signing legislation passed by the legislature.

The DPP lost its majority in last year’s elections, giving opposition parties increased influence and signaling challenges for Lai’s administration moving forward.

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