Lack of Rule of Law and Democracy Directly Affects Economic Prosperity
Columnist Mustafa Karaalioğlu emphasized that economic hardships in Turkey are directly linked to setbacks in the fields of rule of law and democracy.
It has been stated that the root causes of economic hardships, high inflation, and setbacks in press freedom in Turkey are the lack of rule of law and democracy.
The Link Between Democracy and Economy
Karar columnist Mustafa Karaalioğlu stated that the decline in rule of law, democracy, and press freedom in Turkey is directly connected to economic troubles.
Press Freedom and Indices
Recalling that Turkey ranks 166th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, attention was drawn to the ongoing decline in press freedom.
The Search for Solutions and Transparency
It was argued that Turkey's only way out lies in the rule of law, democracy, freedom of expression, transparency, and accountability.