Legislature Passes 2022 Budget, Government Expresses Concern Over Potential Impact on Normal Functions.

The Legislative Yuan passed the 115th annual national budget today, and the Executive Yuan expressed deep concern over the review results. According to the Executive Yuan, the Legislative Yuan's three readings still targeted specific government agencies and projects, cutting or freezing funds, including the deletion of the President's state affairs allowance, which cannot be used, the complete deletion of the National Communications Commission's (NCC) basic administrative operating expenses, and a significant reduction in policy promotion funds. These decisions may have a significant impact on the government's normal operation, with the Executive Yuan expressing great concern.

The Executive Yuan's concern is not unfounded. The freezing of the President's state affairs allowance means that the President will face a financial crisis during state affairs, affecting not only foreign and domestic affairs but also the country's image. Meanwhile, the NCC, as the national communications regulator, will face severe challenges in its normal operation after its basic administrative operating expenses are completely deleted. The reduction in policy promotion funds will also limit the government's ability to promote policies, affecting the implementation of policies. These cuts not only affect the government's daily operations but may also have a negative impact on the country's long-term development.

The review of the national budget by the Legislative Yuan is a complex process involving multiple parties and interest groups. However, the Executive Yuan believes that this review result is too politically motivated, ignoring the actual needs of government operations. The Executive Yuan hopes that next year's national budget can be reviewed normally in accordance with the law, avoiding similar irrational decisions. This requires better communication and coordination between the Legislative and Executive branches to ensure that government operations are not improperly affected.

In Taiwan's political system, the relationship between the Legislative Yuan and the Executive Yuan has long been a focus of politics. As the highest legislative body, the Legislative Yuan has the power to review and approve the budget proposed by the Executive Yuan. However, this process often involves political struggles and compromises. The Executive Yuan needs to communicate and negotiate with each party in the Legislative Yuan to ensure that the budget can be smoothly passed. However, this process should not sacrifice government operations and national long-term interests.

The Executive Yuan's concerns also reflect the reality of Taiwan's politics. Taiwan's political system has long been influenced by various political parties, and the Legislative Yuan's operations have also been affected by party politics. However, government operations and national long-term development should not be affected by political struggles. The Executive Yuan and the Legislative Yuan need to work together to ensure that government budgets meet the country's actual needs, rather than being influenced by political manipulation.

Ultimately, the Executive Yuan hopes that next year's national budget can be reviewed normally in accordance with the law, avoiding similar irrational decisions. This requires better communication and coordination between the Legislative and Executive branches to ensure that government operations are not improperly affected. At the same time, Taiwan's political system needs further reform and improvement to ensure that government operations are more transparent and effective. Only then can the country's long-term development and people's well-being be truly guaranteed.