MHP's new constitution... Demands changes to the presidential system
The MHP has presented a 100-article proposal for a new constitution. Demanding changes to the presidential system, the MHP wants the election of two vice presidents and the strengthening of the institutional structure. Feti Yıldız explained the details of the process one by one.
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The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has presented a 100-article proposal for a new constitution. MHP's Feti Yıldız announced the changes that need to be made to the presidential system and the constitutional articles proposed by the party. Yıldız stated that they have taken a clear stance on important issues such as the fight against terrorism, the unitary structure of the state, and national values.
NEW CONSTITUTION STATEMENT FROM FETİ YILDIZ
In a statement made via social media, Feti Yıldız pointed out that while the state's structure changes over time, it has an unchanging spirit. Emphasizing the importance of the fight against terrorism in the new constitution efforts, Yıldız said, "The goal of a Turkey without terrorism is a state matter for us that is non-negotiable, cannot be postponed, and is irreversible." He also expressed that the unitary state structure must be protected.
MHP DEMANDS CHANGES TO THE PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM
The MHP's constitutional proposal demands changes to the presidential system. Stating that the presidential system should be transformed into a stronger and more institutional structure, Yıldız touched upon the importance of electing two vice presidents. He also said that they foresee the Presidential Cabinet being included in the constitutional status and the presidential government program being presented to the Parliament.
HIGHLIGHTED ARTICLES
Some of the notable articles in the MHP's 100-article constitutional proposal are listed as follows:
While preserving the form and qualifications of the state, the phrase "This article cannot be amended and no amendment can be proposed" was included in the first article.
Regarding fundamental rights, the principle of "integrity of rights" was adopted and the grounds for limitation were removed.
The mission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to ensure national unity has been strengthened.
The Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey was given a mediation function in ensuring national consensus with their position of impartiality.
The immunity of members of parliament and the grounds for the termination of parliamentary membership were clarified.
The Presidential System will be given an institutional structure, and it was proposed that two vice presidents be elected.
The principle of a unitary state was explicitly included in the constitutional article.