content tagged with Ali Babacan

Babacan last night: 'There is rescue work in one of every hundred collapsed buildings'

Babacan last night: 'There is rescue work in one of every hundred collapsed buildings'

"I am very sad to say but the figures will rise, and the pain will be stronger each day," said the opposition party leader and told President Erdoğan such a disaster cannot be managed using threatening language.

9 February 2023

Babacan promises return to İstanbul Convention

Babacan promises return to İstanbul Convention

The former economy chief of the AKP has unveiled his DEVA Party's new action plan for women's rights.

29 December 2022 Ceren İskit

Addressing thousands in İstanbul, opposition leaders, mayor vow to fight injustice

İSTANBUL MAYOR'S CONVICTION

Addressing thousands in İstanbul, opposition leaders, mayor vow to fight injustice

Mayor İmamoğlu was yesterday given a prison sentence and a political ban for "insulting public officials." The verdict is subject to appeal.

15 December 2022 Hikmet Adal,Tuğçe Yılmaz

DEVA Party's Metin Gürcan rearrested

DEVA Party's Metin Gürcan rearrested

Drawing attention to the evidence in the file and the upper limit of the sentence for the alleged charges, the prosecutor's office demanded that Metin Gürcan be arrested again.

Babacan says his rally banned by 'altering document after signature'

Babacan says his rally banned by 'altering document after signature'

The governor initially deemed their rally "appropriate" but later changed the document he had signed, according to the DEVA Party leader.

Opposition leaders slam Erdoğan as Turkish lira loses 10 percent in value in a day

Opposition leaders slam Erdoğan as Turkish lira loses 10 percent in value in a day

The president says the country is in an "economic independence war" after lira's plunge following policy rate cuts.

24 November 2021

DEVA Party Chair Babacan: We want equal citizenship

DEVA Party Chair Babacan: We want equal citizenship

“If we are talking about a problem of survival, the ones whose divide and polarize this country are jeopardizing the survival of the country,” says DEVA Party leader Babacan: “Kurdish is still written down as an ‘unknown language’ in the minutes of the Parliament.”

8 November 2021

Opposition leaders wary of possible 'political assassinations' in Turkey

Opposition leaders wary of possible 'political assassinations' in Turkey

Recalling recent incidents of political violence and President Erdoğan's statements, opposition leaders have expressed concerns over possible political murders.

12 October 2021

'If there are panzers where children play, there is a Kurdish question'

BABACAN TO ERDOĞAN, BAHÇELİ

'If there are panzers where children play, there is a Kurdish question'

Addressing Erdoğan and Bahçeli, DEVA Party Chair Babacan says, “If trustees are appointed to municipalities of Kurdish-majority cities, there is an issue. If the right of mother language is still debated, there is an issue. And it is called the Kurdish issue.”

27 September 2021

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

While some opposition politicians say that the government is using the declaration to distract the public from the country's real problems, others have taken side with either the government or the admirals.

Babacan blames Erdoğan for 'resurrected' Kurdish problem, 'failed economy'

Babacan blames Erdoğan for 'resurrected' Kurdish problem, 'failed economy'

The AKP's former economy minister who found a new party last year has visited the Kurdish-majority province of Diyarbakır.

Opposition leader to Boğaziçi students: 'Welcome to the terrorists' club'

Opposition leader to Boğaziçi students: 'Welcome to the terrorists' club'

Leaders of the İYİ Party and DEVA Party have made remarks on the Boğaziçi University protests and President Erdoğan's call for a new constitution.

4 February 2021

'The entire state is governed with loyalty to a single person,' says Babacan

'The entire state is governed with loyalty to a single person,' says Babacan

DEVA Party Chair Babacan, also a former deputy PM from the ruling AKP, has attended the 1st Ordinary Congress of his party. “The foreign policy is managed by personalized decisions, the prestige of our country in the world is at rock bottom.”

29 December 2020

'Turkey still underreports Covid-19 cases despite change in reporting'

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

'Turkey still underreports Covid-19 cases despite change in reporting'

Representatives of medical organizations have visited DEVA Party Chair Babacan to discuss the pandemic.

2 December 2020

Erdoğan's U-turn on EU because of failing economy, says Babacan

Erdoğan's U-turn on EU because of failing economy, says Babacan

The president has recently changed his stance toward Europe and promised legal and economic reforms.

23 November 2020

'Gezi' defense from Ali Babacan: Prosecutor wrote my name

'Gezi' defense from Ali Babacan: Prosecutor wrote my name

“I am not a complainant in the Gezi trial, nor am I an intervening party. Thinking that they were aggrieved, the prosecutor wrote the names of all members of the then government one by one,” says DEVA Party Chair Babacan in response to criticisms.

18 November 2020

Ali Babacan: Osman Kavala's file is an utter travesty of law

Ali Babacan: Osman Kavala's file is an utter travesty of law

DEVA Party Chair Babacan, also a former deputy PM from the ruling AKP, has said, “Osman Kavala has been behind bars for over a thousand days. I had his case files examined by our fellow legists. They are pathetic, it is an utter travesty of law.”

16 November 2020

‘The real cause of economic crisis in Turkey is the Presidential System’

DEVA PARTY CHAIR BABACAN

‘The real cause of economic crisis in Turkey is the Presidential System’

DEVA Party Chair Babacan, also a former deputy PM from the ruling AKP, has said, “If a Central Bank Governor is removed from office in a sudden operation one night, it shows nothing other than the poor management of the economy.”

9 November 2020

Babacan: There is no longer freedom of thought in Turkey

Babacan: There is no longer freedom of thought in Turkey

DEVA Party Chair Ali Babacan, also a former deputy PM from the ruling AKP, has said, “They are trying to rule the country with fear. Journalists who report news that are not in the interest of the government are either arrested or dismissed.”

12 October 2020

Babacan: Detentions of HDP politicians not legally explainable

Babacan: Detentions of HDP politicians not legally explainable

Former economy minister Ali Babacan founded a new party in March after resigning from the ruling AKP.

29 September 2020

Polemic between Erdoğan, Babacan on 'giving a loan to IMF'

Polemic between Erdoğan, Babacan on 'giving a loan to IMF'

The President and the former economy minister, who found a new party after resigning from the AKP, got in an exchange following Turkish lira's slide against the US dollar.

Former President Gül Declares Support for Former Deputy PM Babacan's New Party

Former President Gül Declares Support for Former Deputy PM Babacan's New Party

After resigning from the ruling AKP last year, Ali Babacan is poised to found a new party.

18 February 2020

Former Deputy PM Babacan: Interest Paid by State Rises by 144 Percent in 3 Years

Former Deputy PM Babacan: Interest Paid by State Rises by 144 Percent in 3 Years

Having resigned from the ruling AKP, former Deputy Prime Minister and a founding member of the party Ali Babacan has responded to President and AKP Chair Erdoğan’s reference to him as “always in favor of interest.”

Ex-Erdoğan Ally Babacan to Found New Party Backing Parliamentary System

Ex-Erdoğan Ally Babacan to Found New Party Backing Parliamentary System

The former economy czar of the AKP appeared on a live broadcast for the first time after he resigned from the party in July.

27 November 2019

Former Justice Minister Ergin Resigns from AKP, Reportedly to Join Babacan in New Party

Former Justice Minister Ergin Resigns from AKP, Reportedly to Join Babacan in New Party

One of the founders of the AKP, Ergin served as a lawmaker and the Minister of Justice between 2002 and 2013.

Presidential Aide: 'Babacan, Davutoğlu Aim to Prevent Erdoğan's Reelection'

Presidential Aide: 'Babacan, Davutoğlu Aim to Prevent Erdoğan's Reelection'

Mehmet Ali Şahin has accused the two former AKP figures of "supporting a project of Turkey without Erdoğan."

Ali Babacan: We Started Working

Ali Babacan: We Started Working

The former Deputy PM and Foreign Minister from the AKP has long been rumored to found a new party.

Erdoğan Accuses Former Allies Poised to Form New Movement of 'Breaking Ummah in Pieces'

Erdoğan Accuses Former Allies Poised to Form New Movement of 'Breaking Ummah in Pieces'

When asked about if he is resentful towards former allies Abdullah Gül, Ali Babacan and Ahmet Davutoğlu, the President replied, "For God's sake, how can you even ask this question?"

Ali Babacan Resigns from AKP: I Have Drifted Away Mentally and Emotionally

Ali Babacan Resigns from AKP: I Have Drifted Away Mentally and Emotionally

Former Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Babacan has resigned from the ruling AKP. Babacan, who was among the co-founders of the party, is reportedly preparing to establish a new party with former President Abdullah Gül.

Faruk Çelik Pledges 420 Euros of Minimum Wage

Faruk Çelik Pledges 420 Euros of Minimum Wage

Former Minister of Labor and Social Security, Faruk Çelik, has said minimum wage will be of 420 euros, they will step in the commission to achieve it.

4 November 2015

Ali Babacan's W20 Advice For Women

Ali Babacan's W20 Advice For Women

Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan drew attention to country’s development increasing with the involvement of women into workforce; he suggested in G20 summit that a W20 line be opened.

15 December 2014

"New Cabinet Will Move Towards IMF"

New Cabinet

"New Cabinet Will Move Towards IMF"

Hayri Kozanoğlu believes that the new cabinet will pursue a more pro-capitalist approach.

5 May 2009 Emine Özcan

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