Legislative Yuan to Discuss National Defense Special Act on 15th, DPP: Cautious and Optimistic
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will preside over cross-party negotiations on April 15 to discuss the 2026 central government general budget and the National Defense Special Act draft. The DPP caucus expressed caution and optimism, urging KMT legislators to attend. The DPP hopes for the swift passage of the National Defense Special Act, emphasizing national security.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, 14th) Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will preside over cross-party negotiations on the 15th to discuss the 2026 central government general budget and the National Defense Special Act draft. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislative Yuan caucus stated today that although the negotiations might break down, the DPP caucus will definitely approach them cautiously and optimistically, and also called on Kuomintang (KMT) legislators to attend.
The Legislative Yuan will hold cross-party negotiations on the 15th to discuss the stalled 2026 central government general budget and the National Defense Special Act draft. DPP Legislative Yuan caucus secretary-general Fan Yun and deputy whip Chen Pei-yu were interviewed by the media in front of the Legislative Yuan chamber this morning.
Fan Yun said that they very much hope that opposition legislators, especially KMT legislators, can attend, because KMT legislators did not attend when the Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee previously negotiated the National Defense Special Act draft. The reasonable explanation at the time might have been that KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen was visiting China.
Fan Yun said that Cheng Li-wen has now returned to Taiwan, and the DPP caucus expects to negotiate as soon as possible, putting national security as the most important matter, and passing an undiluted National Defense Special Act. This is a very urgent matter.
Chen Pei-yu called on KMT legislators from the Legislative Yuan's Finance Committee and Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee to attend. Although she believes that tomorrow's negotiations still have the possibility of breaking down, the DPP caucus will definitely approach them cautiously and optimistically, and also hopes that Han Kuo-yu will stand up and speak out to defend the Taiwanese people's budget. As long as Han Kuo-yu is willing to uphold justice, the general budget and the National Defense Special Act draft still have a chance to pass.
Regarding Han Kuo-yu's plan to lead cross-party legislators to visit Europe in May, Fan Yun said that, according to their understanding, this is a formal invitation from the British and French parliaments. The DPP has always fully supported Taiwan's engagement with the world and making more friends with democratic countries, so the DPP caucus will send representatives to participate. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150414
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, 14th) Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will preside over cross-party negotiations on the 15th to discuss the 2026 central government general budget and the National Defense Special Act draft. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislative Yuan caucus stated today that although the negotiations might break down, the DPP caucus will definitely approach them cautiously and optimistically, and also called on Kuomintang (KMT) legislators to attend.
The Legislative Yuan will hold cross-party negotiations on the 15th to discuss the stalled 2026 central government general budget and the National Defense Special Act draft. DPP Legislative Yuan caucus secretary-general Fan Yun and deputy whip Chen Pei-yu were interviewed by the media in front of the Legislative Yuan chamber this morning.
Fan Yun said that they very much hope that opposition legislators, especially KMT legislators, can attend, because KMT legislators did not attend when the Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee previously negotiated the National Defense Special Act draft. The reasonable explanation at the time might have been that KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen was visiting China.
Fan Yun said that Cheng Li-wen has now returned to Taiwan, and the DPP caucus expects to negotiate as soon as possible, putting national security as the most important matter, and passing an undiluted National Defense Special Act. This is a very urgent matter.
Chen Pei-yu called on KMT legislators from the Legislative Yuan's Finance Committee and Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee to attend. Although she believes that tomorrow's negotiations still have the possibility of breaking down, the DPP caucus will definitely approach them cautiously and optimistically, and also hopes that Han Kuo-yu will stand up and speak out to defend the Taiwanese people's budget. As long as Han Kuo-yu is willing to uphold justice, the general budget and the National Defense Special Act draft still have a chance to pass.
Regarding Han Kuo-yu's plan to lead cross-party legislators to visit Europe in May, Fan Yun said that, according to their understanding, this is a formal invitation from the British and French parliaments. The DPP has always fully supported Taiwan's engagement with the world and making more friends with democratic countries, so the DPP caucus will send representatives to participate. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150414
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FAQ
When and what will the Legislative Yuan negotiate?
The Legislative Yuan will hold cross-party negotiations on April 15 to discuss the 2026 central government general budget and the National Defense Special Act draft.
What is the DPP's stance on the KMT's attendance?
The DPP strongly hopes that KMT legislators will attend, especially now that KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen has returned from her visit to China.