TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Legislative Yuan is scheduled to review opposition party amendments to the Nuclear Reactor Facilities Regulation Act on Monday.

The Kuomintang (KMT) has proposed allowing nuclear power plants to extend their operational lifespan to at least 60 years, pending regulatory approval, KMT Legislator Ko Jui-chun (葛如鈞) said, according to CNA. The party is also advocating for the possibility of restarting decommissioned reactors, subject to review by nuclear safety authorities.

Currently, nuclear plant operating licenses in Taiwan are valid for 40 years. Operators seeking an extension must apply for a license renewal within a designated period, per CNA.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus whip Wu Szu-yao (吳思瑤) criticized the KMT’s efforts to ease nuclear energy regulations. She said the DPP welcomes open debate on the future of nuclear power but stressed that such discussions must be grounded in expertise and safety, rather than pushed through by an opposition majority in the legislature.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) caucus leader Huang Kuo-chang (黃國昌) supported the upcoming review, but noted that the final decision rests with the DPP-led government. He urged President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) not to let ideological bias guide Taiwan’s energy policy.