Voters in Taiwan are voting on a historic recall of 24 opposition lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT) party. This referendum may enable President Lai Ching-te's DPP to regain parliament control after losing its majority in 2024. The KMT, which has 52 seats, faces accusations of being pro-Communist. The DPP needs to recall at least 12 lawmakers for temporary control. The recall is spurred by KMT's obstruction of Lai's agenda and controversies surrounding defense budget cuts and legislative reforms. Concerns over potential Chinese interference in the election process have been raised by Taiwan's authorities.
The high-stakes referendum could give President Lai Ching-te's DPP party control of the parliament after it lost its parliamentary majority in the 2024 elections.
Under Taiwan's election laws, signatures from 10% of a district's registered voters are required to hold a recall vote.
The KMT, backed by the Taiwan People's Party, has obstructed Lai's agenda, including slashing defense budgets amid growing threats from China.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council warned of "visible evidence" that China was trying to interfere in the election process.
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