Cho Jung-tai: After Budget Submitted to Committee, Agencies Instructed to Execute 71.8 Billion NTD in New Projects
Following a cross-party consensus in the legislature, Taiwan's national budget will be reviewed by committees. Premier Cho welcomed the agreement and directed agencies to execute 71.8 billion NTD for 38 new projects, including childcare and TPASS.
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(Central News Agency reporters Lai Yu-chen, Gao Hua-chien, Taipei, 16th) The ruling and opposition parties in the Legislative Yuan reached a consensus yesterday, planning to submit this year's national budget proposal to committees for review on the 21st, and urged the Executive Yuan to execute the NT$71.8 billion new project budget. Premier Cho Jung-tai stated today that the Executive Yuan welcomes and accepts the execution of the new project budget. Once the total budget proposal is submitted to the committee, agencies will be instructed to commence budget execution operations.
The ruling and opposition parties in the Legislative Yuan reached a consensus yesterday to submit this year's national budget to committees for review on the 21st. The Executive Yuan stated yesterday that it will continue studying amendments to regulations such as the Armed Forces Remuneration Act and Police Personnel Personnel Act to demonstrate its determination to care for and improve the rights of military, public education, and police/fire personnel. The negotiation also confirmed that during the subsequent review of this year's budget, the Legislative Yuan will fully approve and not freeze the NT$71.8 billion new project budget.
Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chih relayed during the post-cabinet meeting press conference today that Cho Jung-tai stated in the meeting that submitting the total budget proposal to the committee demonstrates positive interaction between the two Yuans and the ruling and opposition caucuses. It is not only mutual concession but also a step forward for national development and public welfare, which should be cherished.
Cho said the executive and legislative branches are both parts of the constitutional system and must respect and cooperate with each other under the constitutional framework, defending the five-Yuan mechanism. Establishing a bidirectional, positive, and healthy interactive relationship for national sustainable development, strict fiscal discipline, and enhanced public welfare will show the public that the government places national development, national security, and public needs as top priorities.
He also stated that rapidly changing domestic and international situations and various emergencies increase government pressure. He hopes the Legislative Yuan will understand the situation, expedite the budget review, and support necessary and reasonable budget allocations, allowing the government to remain flexible in handling important emergencies and maintaining national operations. Cabinet heads must also ensure their departments are fully prepared to clearly and specifically explain the basis and expected benefits of their budget allocations during the review to gain support.
Regarding the 71.8 billion NTD new budget, Cho stated that since the Legislative Yuan has promised to approve it in full, the Executive Yuan welcomes and accepts this, as it helps roll out policies on schedule and allows public servants to perform their duties with peace of mind. Once the budget is officially submitted to the committee, the Executive Yuan will instruct agencies to start execution.
The 71.8 billion NTD new project budget refers to the "2026 General Budget Proposal New Capital Expenditure and Project Spending Case" previously passed by the Legislative Yuan via a vote proposed by the KMT and TPP caucuses. It targets 38 new projects, including childcare subsidies, TPASS, and flood control, totaling approximately 71.8 billion NTD, with the Executive Yuan authorized to spend in advance.
Additionally, Han Kuo-yu convened cross-party negotiations yesterday on the special draft act for strengthening defense resilience and asymmetric warfare procurement, but no consensus was reached. Cho Jung-tai believes the military procurement special act is highly necessary and hopes the ruling and opposition parties can continue negotiations to push for a positive outcome.
The ruling and opposition parties in the Legislative Yuan reached a consensus yesterday to submit this year's national budget to committees for review on the 21st. The Executive Yuan stated yesterday that it will continue studying amendments to regulations such as the Armed Forces Remuneration Act and Police Personnel Personnel Act to demonstrate its determination to care for and improve the rights of military, public education, and police/fire personnel. The negotiation also confirmed that during the subsequent review of this year's budget, the Legislative Yuan will fully approve and not freeze the NT$71.8 billion new project budget.
Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chih relayed during the post-cabinet meeting press conference today that Cho Jung-tai stated in the meeting that submitting the total budget proposal to the committee demonstrates positive interaction between the two Yuans and the ruling and opposition caucuses. It is not only mutual concession but also a step forward for national development and public welfare, which should be cherished.
Cho said the executive and legislative branches are both parts of the constitutional system and must respect and cooperate with each other under the constitutional framework, defending the five-Yuan mechanism. Establishing a bidirectional, positive, and healthy interactive relationship for national sustainable development, strict fiscal discipline, and enhanced public welfare will show the public that the government places national development, national security, and public needs as top priorities.
He also stated that rapidly changing domestic and international situations and various emergencies increase government pressure. He hopes the Legislative Yuan will understand the situation, expedite the budget review, and support necessary and reasonable budget allocations, allowing the government to remain flexible in handling important emergencies and maintaining national operations. Cabinet heads must also ensure their departments are fully prepared to clearly and specifically explain the basis and expected benefits of their budget allocations during the review to gain support.
Regarding the 71.8 billion NTD new budget, Cho stated that since the Legislative Yuan has promised to approve it in full, the Executive Yuan welcomes and accepts this, as it helps roll out policies on schedule and allows public servants to perform their duties with peace of mind. Once the budget is officially submitted to the committee, the Executive Yuan will instruct agencies to start execution.
The 71.8 billion NTD new project budget refers to the "2026 General Budget Proposal New Capital Expenditure and Project Spending Case" previously passed by the Legislative Yuan via a vote proposed by the KMT and TPP caucuses. It targets 38 new projects, including childcare subsidies, TPASS, and flood control, totaling approximately 71.8 billion NTD, with the Executive Yuan authorized to spend in advance.
Additionally, Han Kuo-yu convened cross-party negotiations yesterday on the special draft act for strengthening defense resilience and asymmetric warfare procurement, but no consensus was reached. Cho Jung-tai believes the military procurement special act is highly necessary and hopes the ruling and opposition parties can continue negotiations to push for a positive outcome.