Turkish Political and Civic Leaders Say Rule of Law 'Effectively Suspended' Under Presidential System - Turkish Minute

Turkish political and civic leaders say rule of law ‘effectively suspended’ under presidential system - Stockholm Center for Freedom

A coalition of prominent Turkish political and civic leaders declared Tuesday that the country’s rule of law has been “effectively suspended,” citing constitutional amendments adopted in 2017 that they say concentrates unprecedented power in the presidency at the expense of judicial and legislative independence, Turkish Minute reported. In a strongly worded declaration titled “Call for Justice” and published on the website of the Democracy Platf…

Turkish political and civic leaders say rule of law 'effectively suspended' under presidential system - Turkish Minute

A coalition of prominent Turkish political and civic leaders declared Tuesday that the country's rule of law has been "effectively suspended," citing constitutional amendments adopted in 2017 that they say concentrates unprecedented power in the presidency at the expense of judicial and legislative independence.

Erdoğan’s Constitutional Amendment 2025

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan insists that Turkey’s 1980 coup-era constitution is outdated and needs replacement. He has vowed to draft a “new civilian and libertarian constitution” by “civilians, not coup plotters” and publicly claims the reform is for the nation’s benefit rather than his own. Critics, however, argue that Erdoğan’s push is a thinly-veiled effort to extend his rule, as he would be ineligible for another term after 2028.  Ruling…