New Party Leader Backs Kurdish Peace Bill but Leaves Lawmakers Free to Oppose It - Turkish Minute

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Breaking News... NEW Party MPs have issued a statement of support for party leader Özgür Özel.

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Özgür Özel, leader of the YENİ Party, addressed the Grand National Assembly regarding the "Draft Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration." While sharply criticizing the way the process was handled and the shortcomings of the proposal, Özel nevertheless stated that he would vote "yes" to the law, declaring, "We will not stand in the way of peace." YENİ Party MPs will decide based on the political leanings of their constitu…

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The Framework Law vote, seen as the New Party's first major parliamentary test, brought to light deep divisions within the party. Despite Özgür Özel's call for a "yes" vote, 54 MPs voted "no." The influence of the İmamoğlu couple on Özel and the sustainability of the balance being attempted between the Democratic Left Party (DEM) and nationalist voters were once again brought to the forefront. Meanwhile, pro-İmamoğlu media commented that "The Ne…

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The Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) General Assembly has begun discussions on the bill known as "A Turkey Without Terrorism," which aims to strengthen national solidarity and social cohesion. While critical discussions continue, Özgür Özel, the leader of the YENİ Party, announced that he and the party leadership would vote "Yes," leaving the MPs free to decide "according to what the people say." Özel's political contradiction regarding th…

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Ekrem İmamoğlu, the elected mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, who is currently under arrest, made a statement on social media regarding the "framework law" agenda. Emphasizing his belief in Özgür Özel's leadership, İmamoğlu said, "I endorse the decision he made today."

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During the discussions on the framework bill in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, a friendly moment occurred between MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli and New Party leader Özgür Özel. It was reported that Bahçeli jokingly asked Özgür Özel, "We formed a group of 46 people in 57 years, how did you reach 91 MPs in one night?" The cordial exchange between the two leaders was captured by the cameras.