CHP Leader Özgür Özel's Article Published in Le Figaro Newspaper
CHP leader Özgür Özel expressed his criticisms of the democratic functioning in Turkey in an article published in the French press. The article evaluated political processes in the country and the establishment stages of the New Party.
Republican People's Party Chairman Özgür Özel presented a critical perspective on democratic processes and political developments in Turkey in an article he penned for the French newspaper Le Figaro.
Article Published in Le Figaro
Özgür Özel published an article in the French newspaper Le Figaro titled "Turkey is a striking example of what 21st-century subtle authoritarianism looks like."
Views on Democracy and Political Processes
In his article, Özel argued that democracies do not collapse overnight, but rather erode step by step, and shared his criticisms regarding the electoral processes in Turkey.
The article included claims that despite the holding of elections, the functioning of courts, and the continued existence of parliament, democratic functioning has weakened.
The Foundation Process of the New Party
Touching upon the foundation process of the New Party in the article, Özel stated that a new political entity with 90 deputies was established following the leadership change in the main opposition party.