NATO Summit concludes, critical marathon begins in Parliament: Pension increases, student amnesty, and a new judicial package on the agenda

With the conclusion of the NATO Summit, the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) is set to begin a fast-paced legislative marathon next week. With the autumn recess approaching, busy days are expected on the deputies' agenda. In particular, the legal process for critical regulations such as raising the base amount of pension payments, new judicial regulations, and a student amnesty are coming to the forefront.

In Parliament, where work will accelerate before the recess, a comprehensive framework law aimed at a 'Terror-Free Turkey' will also be on the table. The AK Party aims to share this regulation with broad segments of the opposition, primarily the DEM Party, and to achieve the widest possible consensus. If a common ground can be found with the opposition during the legislative process, the goal is to have the framework law passed by the end of July. However, party sources indicate that the process could be extended, noting that work could continue into August if necessary. If a consensus cannot be reached, it is stated that the regulation may be left for the new legislative term.

The proposal regarding a student amnesty and the 12th Judicial Package are also among the main agenda items awaited by deputies. Additionally, the increase in the base pension, brought to the agenda by economic conditions, will be evaluated within the scope of an omnibus bill.

ACTIVE PROCESS IN CHP

On the other side of the political spectrum, developments within the CHP are being watched closely. The new plans of Özgür Özel and his team regarding the party, along with the steps to be taken by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who recently returned to the political arena, have the potential to reshape the balance in the political landscape.

Furthermore, the search for new alliances within the opposition has also gained momentum. DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan had announced that they were conducting contacts with different parties to expand the 'New Path Group' (Yeni Yol Grubu), formed with the Future Party (Gelecek Partisi) and the Felicity Party (Saadet Partisi), into a broader political alliance. It is known that Babacan has brought up discussions, particularly with the New Welfare Party (Yeniden Refah Partisi). Felicity Party Chairman Mahmut Arıkan had stated that they were 'working on a more inclusive alliance model.'

In the coming weeks, both the legislative process and the negotiations between political actors are expected to have significant effects on Turkish politics.