DPP Caucus: CEC Chairman is Not a Pundit, Should Use Restraint in Political Remarks
The DPP legislative caucus has criticized CEC Chairman You Ying-lung for his comments on politically sensitive topics, including mainland spouses' political rights and absentee voting, urging him to maintain the neutrality expected of an independent agency.
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Taipei, CNA. Regarding Central Election Commission (CEC) Chairman You Ying-lung's remarks that using the Nationality Act to address the political participation rights of mainland spouses is currently 'forced,' DPP Caucus Secretary-General Chuang Jui-hsiung stated today that while he respects You's opinion, the comments went 'over the line.' DPP Caucus Secretary Fan Yun added that the CEC chairman is not a political pundit and should maintain decorum in political remarks to earn public trust.
You Ying-lung stated on the 27th that the case of former TPP legislator Li Zhen-xiu regarding mainland spouses' political rights would not be the last, and unless constitutional and legal adjustments are made, applying the Nationality Act remains contentious.
At a press conference today, Chuang Jui-hsiung expected You to play the neutral role of an independent agency head and to exercise better judgment when commenting. Fan Yun emphasized that You's primary job is managing national elections. She noted that jurisdictions for the Nationality Act and the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area belong to the Ministry of the Interior and the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), respectively, and their interpretations should be respected.
You also mentioned yesterday that the CEC faces six major challenges, including the implementation of absentee voting, which he hopes to push for in the future. Chuang responded that this has been a long-standing debate, with concerns focusing on potential election chaos and the scope of implementation. He stated that if concerns about fairness and external interference are addressed, the final decision rests with the Legislative Yuan.
You Ying-lung stated on the 27th that the case of former TPP legislator Li Zhen-xiu regarding mainland spouses' political rights would not be the last, and unless constitutional and legal adjustments are made, applying the Nationality Act remains contentious.
At a press conference today, Chuang Jui-hsiung expected You to play the neutral role of an independent agency head and to exercise better judgment when commenting. Fan Yun emphasized that You's primary job is managing national elections. She noted that jurisdictions for the Nationality Act and the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area belong to the Ministry of the Interior and the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), respectively, and their interpretations should be respected.
You also mentioned yesterday that the CEC faces six major challenges, including the implementation of absentee voting, which he hopes to push for in the future. Chuang responded that this has been a long-standing debate, with concerns focusing on potential election chaos and the scope of implementation. He stated that if concerns about fairness and external interference are addressed, the final decision rests with the Legislative Yuan.