Turkish politics

Former CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu addressed criticism over the 2016 parliamentary immunity vote, outlining his position on legal accountability, judicial independence, and democratic opposition.
20.06.2026
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When politics is polluted by corrupt politicians, their excuses are always the same: the deep state wants it, national survival is at stake, foreign powers are involved, the danger is great, there will be chaos if we leave, there are enemies everywhere. We are tired of these tactics used by...
03.06.2026
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Economist, former Motherland Party leader, and former Istanbul MP Nesrin Nas sharply criticized Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s recent remarks, sparking renewed political debate.
01.06.2026
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Electoral law and institutional jurisdictional boundaries are the foundation of the constitutional order, moving beyond mere politics. The YSK’s rejection of the "certificate of election cancellation" request is not just a convention debate; it is a critical message for protecting the will manifested at the ballot box and the legal...
31.05.2026
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Status doesn’t matter; if you are an instrument of corruption, you cannot be free. Those who are slaves to exploitation and devoid of moral principles are no different. The FETÖ issue seems to be such a scheme that it elevates some people while bringing others down. We need to look...
31.05.2026
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“The New Global Order and Türkiye” “A new integrated economic order dominated by capital is being established. This order is constructing its own legal system, political regime, labor conditions, and international relations — including wars. The AKP government and its leadership represent the Türkiye side of this process. The opposition...
28.05.2026
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Liberal Party Spokesperson Engin Avcı made striking remarks about political realignments in Türkiye. Avcı argued that politicians who abandon principles in favor of power eventually lose their political future.
26.05.2026
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Economist, former Istanbul MP, and former Motherland Party leader Nesrin Nas made striking statements regarding diploma cancellations, democracy, and the rule of law in Türkiye, warning that growing uncertainty could trigger severe economic and social consequences.
25.05.2026
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Attorney Hatice Yıldız stated that Türkiye has been experiencing “authoritarian legalism” for a long time, arguing that the lack of timely reactions from political actors and society has allowed the process to intensify.
22.05.2026
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“The ‘absolute nullity’ issue could bring about the end of the AKP. While society is struggling with economic hardships and evil has become normalized, it is also experiencing political turmoil. Justice, law, democracy, morality, and reason are all suspended. But where were you when millions of people were subjected to...
21.05.2026
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The Liberal Party reacted strongly to Devlet Bahçeli’s proposal involving Abdullah Öcalan and a “Peace Process Coordination Office.” The party emphasized that Turkey needs rule of law and equal citizenship, not privileged mechanisms.
18.05.2026
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There is a very important issue in Türkiye today that concerns millions of people. Strangely, however, this issue is not even being raised and is largely ignored by those who claim to be in opposition, especially the CHP. Yet the Grand Chamber ruling of the European Court of Human Rights...
15.05.2026
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