TPP Caucus Proposes Executive Yuan Issue CEC Appointments; No Consensus in Legislative Negotiation

The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) caucus proposed on April 10th in the Legislative Yuan that the Executive Yuan promptly issue the appointment orders for Central Election Commission (CEC) members. A cross-party negotiation convened by TPP Caucus Convener Chen Chun-lung today concluded without consensus. Earlier, on March 13th, the Legislative Yuan's plenary session voted on the confirmation of CEC nominees; Chairperson-designate You Ying-lung and three others passed, while Vice Chairperson nominees and two others were rejected. The Kuomintang (KMT) caucus questioned the Executive Yuan's delay in issuing the appointments, calling it a breach of constitutional order. Executive Yuan Spokesperson Li Hui-chih stated the Executive Yuan would handle the appointments lawfully and propose additional candidates. TPP Caucus Secretary-General Chiu Hui-ju criticized Premier Cho Jung-tai's perceived resistance to issuing the appointments, deeming the administrative inertia unacceptable and a violation of the separation of powers. KMT Deputy Secretary-General Wang Hung-wei welcomed the Executive Yuan's eventual compliance but condemned Premier Cho's prior stance and demanded an apology. DPP Caucus Secretary-General Fan Yun urged rational deliberation, emphasizing the need for a full CEC to operate effectively for the year-end elections and for reviewing referendum proposals. Executive Yuan Deputy Secretary-General Ruan Chao-hsiung thanked Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu for convening the negotiation and acknowledged Premier Cho's willingness to explain the budget. CEC Chief Secretary Hsieh Mei-ling highlighted the urgent need for the CEC committee to resume normal operations by May to review election matters and referendum cases, appealing for support from the Executive Yuan and Legislative Yuan.