Majority disagree with pension amendment: pollNUMBERS TALK: A recent poll showed that a significant majority of respondents oppose the KMT’s recent pension amendment draftsBy Lee Wen-hsin / Staff reporterAlmost half the public are opposed to suspension of the pension reform program, according to a poll conducted by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation. Except for those aged 20-24, a majority in all other age groups oppose the latest amendments, foundation chairman Michael You (游盈隆) said. Across all education levels, a clear majority oppose the amendments, he said, adding that by occupational background, with the exception of farmers and students, a majority in all professions oppose the amendment. Looking at party affiliation, supporters of the ruling and opposition parties hold sharply divergent views on the amendment to halt the pension cuts, he added. The poll was conducted from Monday to Wednesday via home phone and cellphone sampling.

Source: Taipei Times December 20, 2025 17:14 UTC