June 2015 Justice and Development Party election campaign

AKP plans to update bylaws ahead of congress

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has begun the process of updating its bylaws under the instructions of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, daily Hürriyet reported on Oct. 20.

A committee is expected to be established in the coming days to carry out the revisions, with possible adjustments to the party's founding values, sources within the AKP told the newspaper.

Ruling AKP launches process for change in key cadres

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has convened its main decision-making body under the leadership of President and Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for a change in key positions.

The Central Decision-Making Committee (MKYK) of the AKP will also outline a road map for the provincial conventions and next year's general convention.

Erdoğan reiterates call for 'civilian' constitution

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has renewed his administration's push for a new constitution, emphasizing that the new document should be a "civilian text."

"We believe that it is high time for Türkiye to get rid of the current constitution, which is a product of a coup," Erdoğan said during an event in the capital Ankara on Sept. 2.

AKP to hold October workshop on new charter draft

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) will convene a workshop in October as part of its efforts to draft a new constitution, deputy leader Hayati Yazıcı told state-run Anadolu Agency on Aug. 19.

The workshop will involve experts and academics specializing in law, public administration, political science and sociology, with the aim of gathering diverse opinions.

Two MPs, 15 mayors set to join AKP, says deputy leader

Two deputies and 15 mayors will be joining the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), deputy leader Hamza Dağ announced on Aug. 13.

"Our AKP is a party that is always stronger, new, alive and young with the power it derives from its roots," Dağ said during a press conference discussing the programs planned for the party's 23rd anniversary.

Erdoğan visits CHP headquarters after 18 years to meet Özel

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited the Republican People's Party (CHP) headquarters for the first time in 18 years on June 11 to meet with the main opposition leader Özgür Özel.

This visit follows Özel's earlier meeting with Erdoğan at the Justice and Development Party (AKP) headquarters on May 2, marking the first such interaction between the AKP and CHP leaders since 2016.

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