Throughout history, the National Assembly, as an important institution leading political change, has become one of the cornerstones of political systems around the world due to its historical origins and evolution. Especially during the French Revolution in the late 18th century, the establishment of the National Assembly not only brought great changes to France, but also deeply influenced the political systems and concepts of countries around the world.
Perhaps the most famous of the National Conventions was formed in 1789 in the wake of the French Revolution. This historical event not only created an irreversible political change, but also redefined the meaning of the concept of "National Assembly" in France and in the countries it later influenced.
The concept of the National Assembly can be traced back to the French aristocracy and the ruling structure of the time. When French King Louis XVI convened the Estates-General in 1789, the National Assembly, composed of lower-class nobles and commoners representing the people, was born in the midst of great social contradictions and political difficulties. Their main task was to solve the country's financial crisis, and at this conference, civilians began to seek more rights and voice.
The formation of the French Congress in 1890 promoted changes in the country's governance structure, which not only developed with the rise of the French spirit of independence, but also led to political changes and changes in more countries around the world.
The establishment of the National Assembly had a profound impact on the political structure of subsequent countries. For example, in Germany, the National Assembly elected between 1848 and 1919 after a series of social movements was inspired by the ideas of the French National Assembly. In addition, Portugal's Estado Novo regime also operated its legislature under the name of the National Assembly.
In modern times, the concept of the National Assembly has been widely used by many countries. For example, the Constitution of the Republic of China once regulated the existence of the National Assembly. However, with the evolution of the times, the legislative bodies of many countries have gradually turned to a more modern parliamentary system. Taiwan abolished the National Assembly in 2005 and officially transformed into a governance structure with the Legislative Yuan as its core.
The concept of the National Assembly has been continued in the process of Western countries pursuing the policy of self-determination. More and more countries have adopted similar political structures in the process of independence and nation-building, and have given them new meanings and functions. Since then, the National Assembly has become a core institution in the international community that emphasizes the inclusion of the voices of all citizens and an important part of the legislative system of each country.
From a historical perspective, the emergence of the National Assembly was not only the product of a French revolution, but also the beginning of the reshaping of political ideas in many countries. It advocates a governance model based on the principles of national participation and democracy.
In the face of today’s rapidly changing political environment, how the National Assembly can maintain a balance between its role and value, or even achieve greater success, will be a question for future generations. In addition, many countries are facing political instability caused by internal conflicts or external pressures. Will this prompt the idea of a national congress to return to people's attention?
Faced with the challenges of the 21st century, can the National Assembly re-establish its authority and become the core force leading the country's future?