AKP-run municipality reacts to economic pressure from the government: 'Threats' heading

The Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality has shared its 2025 activity report with the public. The report draws attention to various threats faced by local governments and emphasizes that economic difficulties, in particular, could negatively impact municipal operations. The report from the AKP-run municipality also explicitly includes criticisms of the central government's economic policies.

CHALLENGES UNDER THE "THREATS" HEADING

In the prepared report, the risks and threats faced by the municipality were listed in detail. While it was noted that macroeconomic changes are placing serious pressure on the municipality's revenues and projects, the following statements in the report stood out:

COST INCREASES AND LACK OF LEGAL REGULATION

The report stated that rising costs and the increasing responsibilities undertaken by local governments are making it difficult for the municipality to carry out its activities. Furthermore, the lack of legal regulations aimed at increasing local government revenues was also criticized, and the following findings were included:

The phrase "lack of legal regulations to increase local government revenues despite the increasing burden of duties" was another notable heading in the report. Additionally, the lack of integration in social assistance policies at the national level and the pressures on revenues due to the impact of macroeconomic changes were also emphasized.

LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AND REVENUE PRESSURE

The report also expressed concerns regarding the negative effects of potential legislative changes and current macroeconomic developments on the municipality's revenue sources. It was noted that these economic threats faced by the municipality could create serious obstacles to the implementation of its projects in the coming period.