AKP prepares for pension hike: The figure has emerged! Is an early election coming?

Rising inflation and increasing living costs have led the AKP to put new moves on the agenda. According to a report by Cumhuriyet, the perception that the party has lost votes among retirees and low-income earners, especially since the last elections, is pushing the administration to prepare a comprehensive social support plan. According to party circles, the centerpiece of these supports is an increase in pension payments.

According to information from party sources, a study that includes raising the lowest pension to 36,000 TL in October is among the alternatives. It is stated that public opinion polls will be closely monitored to observe the impact this increase will have on economic and political balances.

NEW SOCIAL SUPPORTS ON THE AGENDA

It is being discussed that the AKP is considering additional measures beyond salary hikes, including energy and rent subsidies, as well as various social assistance programs. Information from party corridors suggests that the view "It is not possible to gain an advantage in an election without satisfying the retirees" is dominant. For this reason, different support regulations are being discussed alongside salary increases.

Some party officials emphasize that the economic difficulties experienced by fixed-income groups are directly reflected in political preferences. Dissatisfaction is particularly noticeable in the results of recent polls. It is evaluated that an inclusive package could be announced in the autumn to change this atmosphere.

IS THE EARLY ELECTION OPTION ON THE TABLE?

There is no finalized view regarding the possibility of an early election. While some of the party's executive staff argue that it would be risky to make an election decision before a clear recovery is seen in the economy, other figures suggest that political benefits could be gained from salary and support increases in a short time.

According to claims from the corridors, new economic packages will be announced in October, and the atmosphere they create in society will be examined. It is stated that if support for the AK Party is seen to increase in public opinion polls, the decision for an early election could strongly come to the agenda in November. Furthermore, it is stated that the final decision will be shaped in light of the latest polls to be presented to AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

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