Milli Gazete and Yeni Şafak Converge in Criticizing Economic Policies
Milli Gazete supported Yeni Şafak's criticisms directed at Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek's economic policies, carrying the situation to its front page.
Two media outlets from different segments united on a critical line against the economic policies, high interest rates, and tax practices carried out by Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek.
Criticisms of Economic Policies
Yeni Gazete brought to the agenda the target deviations in the Medium-Term Program, high interest rates, and the negative impacts of tax policies on tradespeople and companies.
Support Move from Milli Gazete
Milli Gazete carried Yeni Şafak's stance, known for its closeness to the government, toward the economic administration onto its front page, openly supporting these criticisms.
Inflation Targets and Unemployment Concerns
The writers drew attention to the increase in the end-of-year 2026 inflation forecasts and the postponement of the single-digit inflation target to a later date, emphasizing that the burden on low-income earners has increased.
Proposals Presented to Economic Administration
The newspaper shared various proposals such as taxing individual foreign currency deposits, alleviating the tax burden on fuel, and establishing special aisles for basic food products in chain supermarkets.