Taiwanese President to Ask Constitutional Court to Review Controversial New Law

Unlike other political systems, Taiwan’s president does not have the power to veto legislation.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivers his inaugural speech after being sworn into office during the inauguration ceremony at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 20, 2024. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images

Taiwan’s president will ask the country’s constitutional court to interpret controversial parliamentary reform measures that grant the legislative branch more powers, he announced on June 24.

In his first press conference since taking office last month, President Lai Ching-te said he has signed the legislation into law but would challenge it by seeking a ruling from Taiwan’s highest court.