AKP
“Cast your votes like you hit the giaour” debate
AKP Bursa MP Hayrettin Çakmak deleted his social media entry because of pressure and reactions. Archpriest Tatul Anuşyan also criticized Çakmak
“Whatever cannot be done in constitutional amendment is done”
We talked to Assoc. Prof. Murat Sevinç, a faculty member of Ankara University School of Social Sciences, about the content of the proposed constitutional amendments and their outcomes.
Yıldırım: extension of the state of emergency will be discussed in the parliament
Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım spoke at AKP group meeting. He stated that the parliament will discuss 3-month extension to the state of emergency this week. The state of emergency, which was declared after the coup attempt on July 15, had been extended for 3 months.
Leaders summit without HDP in presidential palace
CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli will be hosted in presidential palace for the first time. President Erdoğan hasn't invited HDP to the meeting where the leaders of political parties will come together.
Paylan: in order to defend our supporters' will, we won't go to court
HDP Istanbul MP Garo Paylan assessed the voting that clears the way for lifting the parliamentary immunity. Saying that he considers CHP's attitude as “falling prey to AKP”, Paylan said: “In order to defend our supporters' will, we won't go to the courts which this oppressive law commands us to go.”
Bill for lifting the MPs immunity passed
Turkish parliament approved the immunity bill by 374 votes in favor. The bill will become effective after President Erdoğan's approval.
First session on parliamentary immunity starts
Today, the constitutional amendment bill prepared for lifting the parliamentary immunity of the lawmakers who have outstanding dossiers against them, which caused quarrels during the committee meeting, will be brought to the agenda of the general assembly of the parliament.
Constitution Conciliation Committee dismissed
Constitution Conciliation Committee is dismissed upon the decision of the parliamentary speaker after the dispute between CHP and AKP members over presidential system.
First assessments from 4 parties in the parliament
Last night, after the election result was unofficially announced, the chairs of 4 parties in the parliament made statements assessing the results and their position.