June 2015 Justice and Development Party election campaign
Erdoğan to pay return visit to CHP's Özel on June 11
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to visit main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel on June 11.
The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the CHP headquarters, as announced by Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.
Erdoğan defends dismissal, sentencing of Hakkari mayor
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has backed the dismissal and subsequent prison sentence of Hakkari Mayor Mehmet Sıddık Akış on terrorism-related charges.
Kurtulmuş expands discussions on new constitution proposal
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has expanded his consultations to discuss the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) proposal for a new constitution.
On June 4, Kurtulmuş began meeting with leaders of parties that lack a parliamentary group, including the Free Cause Party (HÜDA PAR), the Democratic Left Party (DSP) and the New Welfare Party (YRP).
Erdoğan labels new constitution efforts 'national duty'
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reiterated his ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) proposal for a new constitution, deeming it a "national duty."
"Constitutions made without seeking compromise are crippled beyond birth, they are closer to producing a crisis," Erdoğan stated during an event in Istanbul on May 27.
Erdoğan sees political 'softening' as chance for new constitution
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has seized upon what he terms a "softening period" in the nation's political landscape as an opportunity to advocate for a new constitution.
Erdoğan receives main opposition leader Özel
Erdoğan hosted main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel at the Justice and Development Party (AKP) headquarters on May 2.
The meeting is the first official talk between the two politicians since Özel was elected to lead the CHP last November.
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AKP convenes top executive body
President and the leader of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has convened his party's top executive body to discuss a series of analyses regarding the local election results as his party experienced a decline in support.
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Erdoğan pledges economic focus until next elections
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has outlined his administration's intentions to tackle economic challenges over the next four years leading up to the 2028 elections.
Addressing the nation in a video message on April 9, marking Eid al-Fitr, Erdoğan addressed the urgency of combating the high cost of living and inflation.
Erdoğan vows to address concerns after AKP's election setback
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reassured that his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) "will not scapegoat citizens" following a setback in the local elections held on March 31.
Erdoğan's remarks came during a central executive board meeting where he addressed the election outcomes and their implications for the party's future.
AKP convenes top executive body to analyze local poll results
President and Chairman of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has convened his party's top executive body to analyze the local election results, which observed a decline in the ruling party's support.