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flag Taiwan's legislature passed a 2026 bill funding lawmaker aides at five times their salary, effective 2028.

flag Taiwan's legislature passed a bill on January 31, 2026, requiring annual public funding for lawmaker subsidies, including aides' salaries equivalent to five times a legislator’s pay, effective February 1, 2028. flag The amendment, backed by the KMT and Taiwan People’s Party, reclassifies aide wages and related costs as subsidies, to be managed by the Legislative Yuan. flag Critics, including DPP lawmakers, warn it may create legal loopholes and reduce accountability, while supporters argue it aligns with existing rules for local officials. flag The bill passed with minor adjustments.

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