Roadmap takes shape for ‘terror-free Türkiye’ process
A parliamentary panel is set to begin debating on Aug. 7 a 12-article framework bill outlining the next stages of the government’s “terror-free Türkiye” initiative, from verifying the PKK terror group’s disarmament to judicial procedures for eligible applicants.
The Bill on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Cohesion was submitted to parliament on Aug. 5 with signatures from lawmakers from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), its ally the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) and the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). Several lawmakers from smaller parties and independents also signed the proposal.
The Justice Commission is due to begin deliberations at 3:30 p.m. local time. Supporters of the bill aim to send it to the General Assembly early next week.
Under a timetable envisaged by officials from the ruling People’s Alliance and the DEM Party, enactment would be followed by a roughly two-month verification process. If implementation proceeds as planned, officials aim for the threat posed by the PKK to be removed from the country’s agenda by spring 2027.
