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Representatives from Türkiye's Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and the Republican People's Party (CHP) convened Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Turkish Parliament to discuss potential legislative changes, aimed at addressing controversies surrounding government-appointed trustees for municipalities.
The meeting follows recent developments sparked by the arrest of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Ozer and the subsequent appointment of a government trustee to replace him.
MHP Deputy Chair and Istanbul MP Feti Yildiz had earlier proposed legislative amendments to prevent the misuse of trustee appointments.
Speaking at the Parliament's Plan and Budget Commission, Yildiz stated, "We must revisit the Election Law and Political Parties Law with a level-headed approach, ensuring that the presumption of innocence is upheld."
He also suggested revisiting candidacy criteria for mayors and members of Parliament, particularly in cases involving terrorism-related charges supported by strong evidence.
CHP leader Ozgur Ozel responded positively to Yildiz's proposals, expressing openness to collaboration. "If this approach by MHP is sincere, and they manage to gain support from their coalition partner (AK Party) on this matter, Türkiye can move beyond a significant democratic impasse," said Ozel.
Following these statements, both parties initiated contact, paving the way for Wednesday's meeting.
The discussions involved key representatives from both parties:
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Republican People's Party's statement after the meeting
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