Taiwan’s ‘Recall’ Vote and its Impact

• On July 26, Taiwanese citizens voted to recall 24 Kuomintang (KMT) opposition lawmakers.

• The vote, supported by the Bluebird Movement and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), accused KMT of ties with China and threatening national security.

• The movement began in 2024, with local protesters accusing the opposition of blocking DPP bills and pushing unconstitutional laws.

• The DPP petitioned against KMT lawmakers, accusing them of undermining national security and passing bills without procedural mandates.

• The DPP lost its legislative majority, bringing the opposition’s total to 60.

• The recall was triggered by the hasty approval of controversial bills, undermining judicial and executive branches’ power.