Turkey: On the Road to a Presidential System
Turkey: On the Road to a Presidential System
Author(s): Karol Wasilewski
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Turkey; AKP - Justice and Development Party; presidential elections; Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Summary/Abstract: The Turkish parliament has adopted a constitutional reform package that introduces a presidential system. The amendments not only impair parliament’s role but also weaken the judiciary’s independence. To enter into force, the reform package must be approved by referendum, set for 16 April. The referendum campaign will intensify tensions in Turkey and the changes could lead to a deterioration of Turkey-EU relations.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2017
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF