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Party's Women Branches Lobbying for Women Candidates

2011 GENERAL ELECTIONS

Party's Women Branches Lobbying for Women Candidates

The AKP aims at doubling the number of female members of parliament in the general elections on 12 June 2011. The party received more than 900 applications from women candidates. The CHP and MHP will announce according figures in the coming week.

24 March 2011 Burçin Belge

"Judicial Reform Bill" Passed through Parliament

"Judicial Reform Bill" Passed through Parliament

After controversial discussions between the government and the main opposition party, the "Judicial Reform Bill" passed through the Turkish parliament on 9 February. Justice Minister Ergin appreciated the amendmens, CHP member Ince criticized the draft bill.

11 February 2011

Main Opposition Party Split into Two

Main Opposition Party Split into Two

The Chairman of the Republican People's Party, Kılıçdaroğlu, excluded Secretary General Sav from the party's leadership. Sav had decided to hold an extraordinary congress after a dispute with Kılıçdaroğlu over the implementation of the new party bylaws.

5 November 2010 Erhan Üstündağ,Berivan Tapan

CHP Leader Baykal Resigned - Claim of Political Complot

CHP Leader Baykal Resigned - Claim of Political Complot

Deniz Baykal, chair of the centre-left Republican People's Party, resigned on Monday. Regarding an intimate video published in the internet last week, Baykal said, "This is not a matter of a tape. This is a conspiracy. I am not the only target of this complot; it is also aimed at the CHP".

10 May 2010 Tolga Korkut

"Military Cannot Interfere in Our Debate on a Solution"

Kurdish Question

"Military Cannot Interfere in Our Debate on a Solution"

According to Assist. Prof. Coşkun, the Chief of General Staff has no right to make political statements on the Kurdish question.

26 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

How CHP and MHP Can Be Part of the Solution

How CHP and MHP Can Be Part of the Solution

According to Prof. Dr. Ersanlı, the opposition parties need to rethink their attitude, while the AKP needs to be pushed to more radical steps.

13 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

"MHP and CHP Should Be Most Supportive of Kurdish Initiative"

Kurdish question and mhp

"MHP and CHP Should Be Most Supportive of Kurdish Initiative"

Assoc. Prof. Tosun believes that the MHP's opposition to the government's initiative is an attempt to keep its base. However, the party is moving away from the centre.

12 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

Minister Atalay Speaking to Political Parties about Initiative

kurdish question

Minister Atalay Speaking to Political Parties about Initiative

Atalay is to meet with the DSP, the BBP and the DTP this week. The MHP refuses a meeting, while the CHP wants to know the content of the "package".

11 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

"Real Issue Is PKK's Participation in Legal Politics"

Kurdish Question

"Real Issue Is PKK's Participation in Legal Politics"

According to Assoc. Prof. Yeğen, the government seems to have achieved public support for its Kurdish initiative, but there are still open questions.

5 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

"CHP May Be Key to Solution of Kurdish Question"

Dialogue for Solution Conference

"CHP May Be Key to Solution of Kurdish Question"

Professor Keyman spoke at a conference on the Kurdish question.

12 June 2009 Tolga Korkut

CHP Demands Recount in 5 Istanbul Districts

Province party chair Tekin has announced that the CHP is contesting the results in five districts of Istanbul as well as the town of Safranbolu.

30 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

Constitutional Court Finds Irregularities In CHP Accounts

The Constitutional Court determined irregularities in four accounts of the Republican People’s Party and decided to file a criminal report with the Chief Prosecutor.

“AK Party Is Eavesdropping” Claims The Opposition

The opposition party (CHP) accuses the governing party (AKP) for tapping and bugging their conversations and giving the information to the newspapers of their choice. The government refuses the charges.

Parties Rebuff Call for Reconciliation

Parties Rebuff Call for Reconciliation

As the Constitutional Court rapporteur has left the decision whether to close the AKP to the court, political parties have refused to listen to calls for reconciliation by the businessworld and workers’ organisations.

31 March 2008 Erhan Üstündağ

AKP was Silent in DTP Closure Trial

While the MHP has called for individuals to be prosecuted rather than the party to be closed, the CHP and the DTP both pointed out that the AKP was silent when the prosecution initiated a closure trial for the DTP.

19 March 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Reactions to AKP Closure Request

Reactions to AKP Closure Request

President Gül said that he was “above politics” as president. The CHP and MHP have responded cautiously, while the DTP has condemned efforts to close both the AKP and the DTP.

17 March 2008 Gökçe Gündüç

Immunity of 27 Parliamentarians In Question

The Prime Ministerial Office has prepared 45 reports in order to lift the parliamentarian immunity of 27 members of parliament (MPs), most of them from the pro-Kurdish DTP.

6 March 2008 Erhan Üstündağ

Headscarves Not “In the Clear” Yet

Headscarves Not “In the Clear” Yet

The opposition CHP has appealed to the Constitutional Court to overrule the headscarf amendments, and university rectors have called for the resignation of Higher Education Council President Özcan.

28 February 2008 Gökçe Gündüç,Gökçe Gündüç

Constitutional Change for Headscarf at University Passed in Parliament

The second vote on constitutional amendment on Saturday was passed with 411 votes. The opposition CHP is applying to the Constitutional Court.

11 February 2008 Tolga Korkut

Baykal Calls for "Neighbourly Relations" with Iraq

Baykal Calls for "Neighbourly Relations" with Iraq

Baykal said, "If we have brotherly relations with Iraq, Iraq will behave more responsibly on the issue of exporting terrorism; it will feel the need to behave like a good neighbour."

12 November 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

End Violence - But How?

End Violence - But How?

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.

9 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

"Other" CHP tells Baykal to Go

"Other" CHP tells Baykal to Go

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

10 September 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Army Will Make Peace with AKP

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.

22 August 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

CHP Threatens to Snub Gül

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.

Abdullah Gül AKPs Presidential Candidate

Abdullah Gül AKPs Presidential Candidate

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.

14 August 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Election Reactions From the Streets

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...

CHP Base Needs to Revolt Against Baykal

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.