TÜRKİYE ORTA ASYA HABER KKUORDİNATÖRÜ

VIEW FROM TURKEY: Deutschland TURKEY TODAY: DEUTCHLAND The collapse of Üsküdar municipality through blackmail and threats. Now the autocratic regime has taken everything into account, disregarding everything and ignoring the votes cast by the people. Can there be a democratic election in such an environment? An early election should be held immediately. The autocratic regime now wants a Turkey without elections. In Türkiye, local governments, the powers of municipalities, appointments, and early election discussions are highly sensitive and controversial issues, evaluated from different perspectives in public opinion and among political parties. The main views and arguments on this issue are as follows: Criticisms of Early Elections and Democracy: Opposition parties and critical groups argue that the will of local governments is being interfered with and that the will and votes of the voters are not fully reflected. These circles frequently state that an early election should be held immediately to overcome the current political and economic situation and to allow the will of the people to be manifested again. Defense of the Current Administration and Legal Process: The government and the ruling party state that the functioning of public institutions, appointments, and the administrative/legal processes carried out are in accordance with legal regulations, public order, and the law. They argue that demands for early elections will not contribute to the country's stability and that elections should be held at their normal time. The democratic legitimacy of political systems and election calendars remain a lively topic of debate within the framework of legal frameworks and the search for social consensus. Regarding the legal powers of local governments in Türkiye, the legal conditions for calling early elections, or the official statements of political parties on this issue...