Erdoğan calls for new civilian-drafted constitution on Council of State anniversary
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan marked the 158th anniversary of the Council of State, advocating for a new, civilian-drafted constitution to address past democratic shortcomings.
Background
Turkey has operated under its current constitution since 1982, a document drafted after a military coup. President Erdoğan and his AK Party have long advocated for a new constitution, arguing it is essential for further democratization and to replace the existing post-coup framework.
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Time 100 — multiple appearances · Government of Turkey · Türkiye
on Judiciary and Constitutional Reform
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