democracy ile ilgili hikayeler

It's crucial to anticipate that electing a president via a pluralistic method could pose legitimacy concerns for the executive power, thereby risking harm to Turkish democracy. A scenario where a president with extensive powers secures victory with 20, 30, or 40 percent of the vote (depending on the number of candidates) could result in an legitimacy crisis within the administration. It's fundamental to uphold the principle that in democracies, the executive branch ideally should command 50+1 percent support, applicable to both parliamentary and presidential systems.

If the government's aspiration is to elevate Turkey into a prosperous state, it must recognize that selective rational policies will not suffice. A comprehensive approach to rights and freedoms is imperative.

RTÜK's investigation into opposition channels does not come as a surprise. It has been evident for many years that both the Chairman of the Board and the Board's decisions have been driven by a clear intention to penalize opposition media outlets whenever possible.

"Democratically inclined people in Turkey really have to concentrate on coalition building and coming up with the program that is actually going to be popular if they do succeed in coming to power."

How can we successfully become a “real” people?

Bartu Özden

People's Alliance and fundamental rights