A demand from AKP deputies that will anger Erdoğan! 'A more effective Parliament...'
In the AKP, which suffered a defeat in the local elections, the expected change is anticipated to take place at the regular congress planned for the autumn. It has been learned that some AKP deputies, who agree with the opposition's criticism that 'the influence of Parliament has diminished' following the Presidential Government System, have requested 'more effective parliamentary work'.
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The AKP continues to analyze the results of the March 31 Local Elections and identify the reasons for the defeat.
According to the report in Gazete Duvar, comprehensive meetings will be held within the AKP in June and July.
For change within the party, the regular congress planned for the autumn is being pointed to. The calendar for the congress will also be clarified at the MKYK meeting to be held on May 22.
DEMAND FOR 'EFFECTIVE PARLIAMENTARY WORK' FROM AKP DEPUTIES
In addition to the expected changes in the party administration and the government, there is also an expectation among deputies for a change in parliamentary work. AKP deputies, who met with group deputy chairmen in a series of meetings in recent weeks, requested “more effective parliamentary work.”
AKP deputies, who agree on some points with the opposition's comments that the influence of Parliament has diminished after the Presidential Government System, discussed how Parliament could become more functional during the meetings.
Suggestions were made such as improving the quality of committee work, strengthening the infrastructure in the law-making process, increasing the participation of more deputies in the process, using the parliamentary podium more effectively, and increasing press conferences. It was discussed that AKP deputies should focus on activities that will build their own agenda beyond current developments. The deputies' relationship with the media was also addressed. While it was stated that participation in different channels' programs should be ensured, there were those who expressed the view, “Let us represent ourselves, not journalists or academics.”