Justice and Development Party.
conservative-democratic political party in Turkey
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 109
What's happening
Active this week
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Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya, a former minister, was identified as a party member of the Justice and Development Party.Well supported5 reports
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The ruling Justice and Development Party in Turkey faced scrutiny regarding its financial gains.Some support10 reports1 development inside
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A member of the Justice and Development Party was implicated in share-price manipulation in Turkey.Some support1 report
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Zeynel Emre alleged that Justice and Development Party official Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya received illicit funds.Well supported13 reports
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan leads the Justice and Development Party, with the party's activities centered in Ankara.Well supported8 reports4 developments inside
Earlier this month
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Abdullah Özdemir has been appointed as the AK Party's provincial chair in Istanbul.Some support1 report
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Cevdet Yılmaz discussed Atlas's liquidation talks, and the Justice and Development Party submitted draft legislation to Parliament.Some support4 reports
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Azerbaijan and the Justice and Development Party established partnership relations based on international law and mutual interests.Well supported9 reports
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Flynt Leverett hosted a meeting with Turkish officials in 2009.Some support1 report
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Ekrem İmamoğlu is confirmed as the Mayor of Istanbul, and the Justice and Development Party is associated with the ruling AKP party.Some support1 report
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The Justice and Development Party allied with the Nationalist Movement Party, and Ayşe Ünlüce was elected president of TBB.Some support1 report
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The Financial Crimes Investigation Board is tracing cryptocurrency transfers while JDP introduces new legislation in parliament.Some support1 report
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The Justice and Development Party gained influence in the Uskudar district of Istanbul.Some support2 reports
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The Justice and Development Party gained control of İzmir after the mayor defected to the ruling party.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Cemil Tugay took over the İzmir municipality and joined the Justice and Development Party.Well supported7 reports
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The Justice and Development Party co-organized a youth gathering with the Organization of Turkic States.Some support2 reports
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Akın Gürlek spoke to Sabah media, while Abdullah Güler, the JDP parliamentary leader, was mentioned alongside SPK's role in repayments.Some support1 report
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The Justice and Development Party introduced a draft bill in Parliament aimed at dissolving the PKK, led by Güler, with a final decision pending publication in the Gazette.Well supported9 reports
One to three months ago
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Political visits resumed in Ankara as a court ruling restored Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's leadership within the Republican People's Party.Well supported11 reports3 developments inside
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Bekir Bozdağ replaced Abdulhamit Gül as the justice minister in the ruling Justice and Development Party.Some support1 report
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Officials from the Justice and Development Party are under investigation in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Justice and Development Party gained control of Princes' Islands Municipality following corruption probes.Some support1 report
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Erdoğan advocates for a new constitution while party officials meet regarding internal party matters.Some support1 report
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The Justice and Development Party holds a ceremony in Esenler district to represent the ruling party's economic views.Some support2 reports
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, leader of the Justice and Development Party, participated in a party meeting held in Samsun.Some support3 reports
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The ruling party, Justice and Development Party, is involved in debates regarding the war, with a spokesman representing the party's views.Some support1 report
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Ayhan Aydın resigned from the Republican People's Party (CHP) to join the AK Party (Justice and Development Party). Meanwhile, Özgür Çelik holds the provincial chair position of the New Party.Some support3 reports
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Former members of the Justice and Development Party were based in Istanbul.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bilateral trade targets are being raised to $10 billion, with discussions underway regarding broader defense cooperation and potential investment in air defense systems involving Czechia and its industry partners.Some support1 report
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Ahmet Davutoğlu has fallen out with the ruling party, making comments on social media.Some support2 reports
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan led the Justice and Development Party through political challenges on June 25, 2026.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Justice and Development Party and Nationalist Movement Party are overseeing the terror-free Türkiye initiative.Some support9 reports1 development inside
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MHP and AK Party support a national policy initiative during a congress in Yalova.Some support1 report
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The Justice and Development Party released a vision paper outlining its strategy for growth and development in Türkiye.Some support1 report
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Ali Fazıl Kasap joined the ruling Justice and Development Party.Some support1 report
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The Justice and Development Party gained power through a coalition and held rallies in Ankara.Well supported3 reports
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Turkish parliament is considering laws regarding Abdullah Öcalan, amid political talks between JDP and MHP.Well supported5 reports5 developments inside
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Justice and Development Party submits a judicial reform package to Parliament.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is holding an anniversary gathering in Ankara representing the Justice and Development Party.Some support3 reports
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The Nationalist Movement Party and Justice and Development Party led the legislative push for a post-PKK framework law in Turkey.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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The Justice and Development Party backed an amnesty bill for PKK members.Some support10 reports
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The General Assembly passed legislation and jointly submitted the bill to parliament.Some support2 reports
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Turhan Çömez, a former physician and private secretary, is under investigation regarding remarks made about a prison riot.Some support1 report
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Political developments in Turkey include the Free Cause Party signing a peace bill, the National Security Council needing to verify PKK dissolution, and calls for Öcalan's release.Some support1 report
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Turkish politics sees party switches and internal feuds as members join AK Party and rivals clash.Some support1 report5 developments inside
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The speaker signed a draft law for the ruling party, while Devlet Bahçeli confirmed his leadership of MHP.Some support1 report
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The Justice and Development Party records high new party members across several districts, including Zeytinburnu, Beyoğlu, Ataşehir, and Kartal.Some support1 report
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JDP officials criticized the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's management of the Golden Horn.Some support1 report
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Mayors in Çanakkale and Manisa are expected to join the main opposition New Party.Some support2 reports
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Judicial actions in Ankara led to the removal of the opposition leader, while the country is viewed as a partner in Western security architecture.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Justice and Development Party proposed comprehensive reforms to higher education oversight in Türkiye.Some support2 reports
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In 2021, Ali Khamenei was the leader of Iran, and Iranian leadership discussed cooperation with a Turkish political party.Some support1 report
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The government plans to introduce support packages for credit access, while Mehmet Şimşek advises the ruling party on economic policy.Some support1 report
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A presidential decree shut down a private university in Turkey.Some support1 report
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Legal challenges from the government hobble the opposition, involving the Justice and Development Party.Some support32 reports
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What's reaching Justice and Development Party
Events traced to Justice and Development Party, step by step, newest first- Solar farm in Konya supports ruling party's climate goalsThe solar farm in Konya supports the ruling party's environmental narrativeLikely
- New nuclear and trade deals may strengthen Justice and Development Party's mandateThe Justice and Development Party's mandate may be strengthened by major international agreementsPossible
- Climate finance gap may influence Justice and Development Party policyTurkey's ruling party faces policy demands over global climate finance gapPossible
- Canadian nuclear bid may boost JDP's strategic standing in TurkeyThe Canadian nuclear bid could provide a major strategic and economic win for the JDPPossible
- How could The conference in Turkey preventing Israeli attendance affect Justice and Development Party?Israeli absence from climate talks may signal diplomatic isolation for TurkeyLikely
- How could the crackdown on pro-opposition media affect the Justice and Development Party?The crackdown on pro-opposition media draws international criticism for TurkeyLikely
Explainers that pass through Justice and Development Party
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News at the entities that move Justice and Development Party most-
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan StructuralRecep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.Moves Justice and Development Party
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Turkey StructuralCenterra Gold operates mines and projects in Turkey, British Columbia, and the United States, with Lisa Wilkinson serving as VP of investor relations.Moves Justice and Development Party
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parliament StructuralAmon Nkhata attempted to steal cable from an ESCOM transformer, and the minister reported the theft to Parliament.Moves Justice and Development Party
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interior ministry StructuralThe Interior Ministry ordered Correos to deliver QR readers on November 6, 2026.Moves Justice and Development Party
Connections
The 40 strongest of 109, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Structural
Erdoğan founded and continuously leads the Justice and Development Party, using it as his primary institutional vehicle for political power.
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Turkey Structural
The Justice and Development Party functions as the ruling political apparatus within the sovereign state of Turkey.
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Cemil Tugay Structural
Cemil Tugay formally joined the Justice and Development Party.
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Türkiye Structural
The Justice and Development Party serves as the governing body and legislative driver of Türkiye.
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Üsküdar Structural
The Justice and Development Party secured political control over the Üsküdar municipality.
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Özgür Özel Operational
Özgür Özel and his New Party are engaged in active political opposition and conflict with the Justice and Development Party's government.
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Nationalist Movement Party Operational
The two political parties maintain a formal alliance, actively coordinating on legislation, political initiatives, and coalition efforts.
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Abdullah Güler Structural
Abdullah Güler holds a formal leadership role within the Justice and Development Party, influencing its policy and parliamentary direction.
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Somalia Transactional
The relationship is defined by a presidential memorandum approving a mission extension, indicating a specific, high-level political action by the party within the country's context.
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Kaya Structural
Kaya held a formal leadership position, serving as deputy chair or deputy head of the Justice and Development Party.
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parliament Structural
The party actively submits, presents, and introduces legislative bills and proposals into the parliament for debate and voting.
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İzmir Structural
The Justice and Development Party has gained formal administrative control and is operating within the governance of the city of İzmir.
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interior ministry Structural
The ruling party provides the political mandate and basis for the interior ministry's executive functions.
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Cüneyt Yüksel Structural
Cüneyt Yüksel serves as a formally elected lawmaker representing the Justice and Development Party.
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Paris Agreement Operational
The Justice and Development Party formally ratified the Paris Agreement, committing to its global climate change goals.
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Azerbaijan Operational
The relationship involves active political interaction, oscillating between strategic alliances and public tension/accusations.
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Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya Structural
Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya held formal roles, including party member and former minister, within the Justice and Development Party.
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Republican People's Party Operational
The two political parties actively compete for political dominance and contest power through opposing visions and local elections.
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Ersan Aksu Structural
Ersan Aksu is a current lawmaker and member of the Justice and Development Party.
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Mehmet Şimşek Structural
Mehmet Şimşek holds a ministerial role and advises the Justice and Development Party on economic policy.
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Welfare Party Transactional
The Justice and Development Party (AK Party) was formed by individuals who split from the Welfare Party.
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Numan Kurtulmuş Operational
Numan Kurtulmuş engages in political talks with JDP representatives and influences legislative action for the ruling party.
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Adalar Structural
The Justice and Development Party governs the Adalar municipality.
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Abdullah Öcalan Structural
The Justice and Development Party enacts legislation targeting the PKK, the group associated with Abdullah Öcalan, calling for disarmament.
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Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Operational
Kılıçdaroğlu served as the public face of the party, and his current legal challenges involve the party's leadership structure.
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general assembly Structural
A endorses legislation which is subsequently passed by B for formal approval.
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Tahir Büyükakın Structural
Tahir Büyükakın is a member nominated by the Justice and Development Party.
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Abdulhamit Gül Structural
Abdulhamit Gül serves as a deputy parliamentary group chair within the Justice and Development Party.
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Bekir Bozdağ Structural
Bekir Bozdağ is a lawmaker belonging to the Justice and Development Party.
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Ayhan Aydın Structural
Ayhan Aydın is a current member of the Justice and Development Party.
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Antalya Structural
Government policy from the Justice and Development Party affects municipal operations in Antalya.
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Greece Structural
one depends on the other
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Middle East Operational
The political party is actively involved in promoting mediation efforts within the geopolitical context of the Middle East.
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Ömer Bolat Structural
Ömer Bolat functions as a representative whose views are aligned with the economic platform of the Justice and Development Party.
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Muharrem Ince Operational
Muharrem Ince was a political competitor to the leadership of the Justice and Development Party.
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Müsavat Dervişoğlu Operational
The opposition leader challenges the establishment represented by the government agency.
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Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu Structural
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu is a member of the Justice and Development Party.
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Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Operational
JDP officials currently criticize IBB management regarding the Golden Horn issue, demonstrating ongoing political oversight.
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Chinese Communist Party Operational
The two political parties are actively working to enhance and utilize their inter-party exchanges and cooperation.
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Abdullah Gül Operational
Abdullah Gül formed the government following Erdoğan's ban, defining a key political event in the landscape of the Justice and Development Party.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
12 events- Abdullah Özdemir has been appointed as the AK Party's provincial chair in Istanbul.
- Cevdet Yılmaz discussed Atlas's liquidation talks, and the Justice and Development Party submitted draft legislation to Parliament.
- Azerbaijan and the Justice and Development Party established partnership relations based on international law and mutual interests.
- Flynt Leverett hosted a meeting with Turkish officials in 2009.
- Ekrem İmamoğlu is confirmed as the Mayor of Istanbul, and the Justice and Development Party is associated with the ruling AKP party.
- The Justice and Development Party allied with the Nationalist Movement Party, and Ayşe Ünlüce was elected president of TBB.
- The Financial Crimes Investigation Board is tracing cryptocurrency transfers while JDP introduces new legislation in parliament.
- The Justice and Development Party gained control of İzmir after the mayor defected to the ruling party.
- Cemil Tugay took over the İzmir municipality and joined the Justice and Development Party.
- The Justice and Development Party co-organized a youth gathering with the Organization of Turkic States.
- Akın Gürlek spoke to Sabah media, while Abdullah Güler, the JDP parliamentary leader, was mentioned alongside SPK's role in repayments.
- Bekir Bozdağ replaced Abdulhamit Gül as the justice minister in the ruling Justice and Development Party.
September 2026
13 events- Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya, a former minister, was identified as a party member of the Justice and Development Party.
- The ruling Justice and Development Party in Turkey faced scrutiny regarding its financial gains.
- Zeynel Emre alleged that Justice and Development Party official Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya received illicit funds.
- The Justice and Development Party gained influence in the Uskudar district of Istanbul.
- Officials from the Justice and Development Party are under investigation in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul.
- Justice and Development Party gained control of Princes' Islands Municipality following corruption probes.
- Erdoğan advocates for a new constitution while party officials meet regarding internal party matters.
- The Justice and Development Party holds a ceremony in Esenler district to represent the ruling party's economic views.
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, leader of the Justice and Development Party, participated in a party meeting held in Samsun.
- The ruling party, Justice and Development Party, is involved in debates regarding the war, with a spokesman representing the party's views.
- Ayhan Aydın resigned from the Republican People's Party (CHP) to join the AK Party (Justice and Development Party). Meanwhile, Özgür Çelik holds the provincial chair position of the New Party.
- Bilateral trade targets are being raised to $10 billion, with discussions underway regarding broader defense cooperation and potential investment in air defense systems involving Czechia and its industry partners.
- Ahmet Davutoğlu has fallen out with the ruling party, making comments on social media.
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August 2026
14 events- The Justice and Development Party introduced a draft bill in Parliament aimed at dissolving the PKK, led by Güler, with a final decision pending publication in the Gazette.
- Former members of the Justice and Development Party were based in Istanbul.
- MHP and AK Party support a national policy initiative during a congress in Yalova.
- The Justice and Development Party released a vision paper outlining its strategy for growth and development in Türkiye.
- Ali Fazıl Kasap joined the ruling Justice and Development Party.
- The Justice and Development Party gained power through a coalition and held rallies in Ankara.
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is holding an anniversary gathering in Ankara representing the Justice and Development Party.
- The Nationalist Movement Party and Justice and Development Party led the legislative push for a post-PKK framework law in Turkey.
- The Justice and Development Party backed an amnesty bill for PKK members.
- The General Assembly passed legislation and jointly submitted the bill to parliament.
- Turhan Çömez, a former physician and private secretary, is under investigation regarding remarks made about a prison riot.
- Political developments in Turkey include the Free Cause Party signing a peace bill, the National Security Council needing to verify PKK dissolution, and calls for Öcalan's release.
- The speaker signed a draft law for the ruling party, while Devlet Bahçeli confirmed his leadership of MHP.
- The Justice and Development Party records high new party members across several districts, including Zeytinburnu, Beyoğlu, Ataşehir, and Kartal.
July 2026
6 events- The Justice and Development Party and Nationalist Movement Party are overseeing the terror-free Türkiye initiative.
- Turkish parliament is considering laws regarding Abdullah Öcalan, amid political talks between JDP and MHP.
- JDP officials criticized the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's management of the Golden Horn.
- Mayors in Çanakkale and Manisa are expected to join the main opposition New Party.
- The Justice and Development Party proposed comprehensive reforms to higher education oversight in Türkiye.
- In 2021, Ali Khamenei was the leader of Iran, and Iranian leadership discussed cooperation with a Turkish political party.
June 2026
9 events- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan leads the Justice and Development Party, with the party's activities centered in Ankara.
- Political visits resumed in Ankara as a court ruling restored Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's leadership within the Republican People's Party.
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan led the Justice and Development Party through political challenges on June 25, 2026.
- Justice and Development Party submits a judicial reform package to Parliament.
- Turkish politics sees party switches and internal feuds as members join AK Party and rivals clash.
- Judicial actions in Ankara led to the removal of the opposition leader, while the country is viewed as a partner in Western security architecture.
- The government plans to introduce support packages for credit access, while Mehmet Şimşek advises the ruling party on economic policy.
- A presidential decree shut down a private university in Turkey.
- Legal challenges from the government hobble the opposition, involving the Justice and Development Party.