Turkish MPs to vote on expanding Erdogan’s powers

A bill expanding Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s power will be brought to parliament next week, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says.

“We will submit our proposal for constitutional reform to the Turkish national assembly next week,” Yildirim tells journalists in Ankara.

Turkish protesters shout slogans and hold a placard reading "This is not an accident, but a massacre" during a demonstration in Istanbul on December 1, 2016 following a deadly fire in the southern region of Adana. (AFP/ OZAN KOSE)
Turkish protesters shout slogans and hold a placard reading “This is not an accident, but a massacre’ during a demonstration in Istanbul on December 1, 2016, following a deadly fire in the southern region of Adana. (AFP/ OZAN KOSE)

He adds it will be put to a referendum in “early summer” if approved by the parliament.

— AFP

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.