Assessments on Turkey's Need for a New Constitution and the Parliamentary Process
Mehmet Uçum wrote about the importance of preparations for a new constitution in the second century of the Republic and expectations regarding the parliamentary term.
Chief Advisor to the President Mehmet Uçum evaluated Turkey's need for a new constitution, the current state of the existing constitution, and the steps that need to be taken through a detailed analysis.
Goals in the Second Century of the Republic
Turkey is marching resolutely toward its goals in the second century of the Republic with its ancient state tradition spanning over 2,200 years and its civilizational heritage.
New Constitution Process and Timing
The transition to the Presidential Government System and the Terror-Free Turkey process are important steps, and considering time management, drafting a constitution during the 29th term of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) is a more realistic goal.
Structure of the Current Constitution
Two-thirds of the 154 operative articles of the 1982 Constitution continue to bear the characteristics of being the product of a coup, and while the first four articles must be protected, the remaining articles need to be reviewed.
Red Lines and Rules to Be Protected
The Turkish nation, the official language, the unitary structure, secularism, and the democratic state of law are red lines; furthermore, the 50%+1 rule and the system must be protected.