In Turkey, AK Party will submit proposals for new constitution

A constitutional commission formed on the instructions of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is preparing to submit its comprehensive work on a proposed new constitution after meeting again on Jan. 12 in Ankara, according to a report by the Sabah newspaper. [ . . . ] During its meetings, the commission reviewed Türkiye’s constitutional history, including the constitutions of 1921, 1924, 1961 and 1982, focusing on key changes and critical turning points. Discussions also addressed the question of what kind of constitution is desired and comparative analyses of presidential, semi-presidential and parliamentary systems used in other countries. Each system’s historical background, implementation and outcomes were examined through examples. Election systems, judicial authority and checks-and-balances mechanisms featured prominently in the talks, officials said.
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