CHP

DTP, ÖDP and human rights organisations have countered the mainstream discourse on an intensification in the fight against terrorism with a call for an end to violence and democratic reforms.

While Baykal was celebrating the CHP's 84th anniversary, his opponent Sarigül called for his resignation.

Assistant Professor Caliskan points out that the AKP and the army are not so different in essence. He does not predict a big crisis, but rather a rapprochement. As the AKP moves to the political centre, the left will either disappear or have to redefine itself.

CHP vice chairperson Özyürek has stated that the CHP will not enter parliament for the presidential elections. Should Gül become president, they would not join receptions at the residence or trips abroad. The AKP is trying to take revenge.

At yesterdays meeting of the AKPs central executive council, Gül announced his renewed candidature for the presidency. He was supported by Prime Minister Erdogan. CHP chairperson Baykal reacted furiously.

We have asked people in the street about the election results. Some want Baykal to follow Agars example and resign. Some interpret the MHPs success as temporary. There are those who believe that the AKP bought votes and others...

The CHP needs to reevaluate its position after the election results. Dr. Tanju Tosun calls on the base to reinvent the party as a liberal, democratic and labour-near party.