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58 Percent Said "Yes" to Constitutional Reform Package

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

58 Percent Said "Yes" to Constitutional Reform Package

99 percent of all ballot boxes were opened by 8.30 pm on Sunday night (12 September). The referendum on the constitutional amendments was approved by 58 percent of all votes counted by then, 42 percent voted against the package with a turnout of voters amounting to 77 percent.

12 September 2010 Tolga Korkut

50 Million Voters Decide

REFERENDUM 2010

50 Million Voters Decide

Turkey is going to the ballot on 12 September to vote on the Constitutional Reform Package. Electoral constituencies in eastern provinces close at 4.00 pm, and at 5.00 am in the rest of the country. More than 60 percent of the electorate is younger than 44 years and 40 percent live in 8 metropolises.

12 September 2010 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Run-up to the Referendum

CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE

Run-up to the Referendum

The constitutional reform package passed through parliament in May is creating a constant stir in the run-up to the referendum on 12 September. PM Erdoğan came under criticism for urging employers' organizations to show their colours as others did before.

20 August 2010 Tolga Korkut,Semra Pelek

Constitutional Court Partially Annulled Reform Package

Constitutional Court Partially Annulled Reform Package

The Constitutional Court annulled parts of the government's constitutional reform package that redefined the process of electing member to the Supreme Council of Judges and Prosecutors and the High Court. The package is to be approved in a referendum on 12 September.

9 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Burçin Belge

Constitutional Amendments to be Approved by President Gül

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Constitutional Amendments to be Approved by President Gül

The constitutional reform package was approved by the parliament by 336 to 72 votes, two clauses were dropped. The package will be subject to a referendum once it will have been approved by President Gül.

10 May 2010 Tolga Korkut

Another 4 Amendments Approved

CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE

Another 4 Amendments Approved

Amendments of the articles related to penalties for civil servants, military jurisdiction and the reorganization of the supervision of judges and prosecutors and the Constitutional Court have passed through the Turkish Grand National Assembly on 5 May.

6 May 2010 Tolga Korkut

Political Party Closure Article Dropped

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Political Party Closure Article Dropped

The article that should make it more difficult to shut down a political party was dropped from the constitutional reform package. With 327 votes it did not pass the threshold of 330 votes, though the ruling AK Party held a total of 335 votes.

4 May 2010 Tolga Korkut

Way Paved to Prosecution of Putchists

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Way Paved to Prosecution of Putchists

The Turkish Parliament passed another three amendments of the constitutional reform package on 27April. Amendments regarding the Supreme Board of Prosecutors and Judges were accepted and provisional article 15 on the prosecution of putchists from 1980 was lifted.

29 April 2010 Tolga Korkut

Loss of Membership of Parliament Lifted

CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PACKAGE

Loss of Membership of Parliament Lifted

After three days of constitutional sessions, amendments on collective bargaining, the right to strike and lockout, closure of political parties, public autidorship, loss of membership of the parliament and regulations regarding the General Administrative Board passed through parliament.

23 April 2010 Tolga Korkut

Constitutional Reform Package Part 2

The Constitutional Reform Package passed through the Constitutional Commission in Parliament. Read here a summary of the second part of the amendments.

21 April 2010 Tolga Korkut

Constitutional Reform Package Part 1

The Constitutional Reform Package passed through the Constitutional Commission in Parliament. The amendments will not be subject to a public referendum.

19 April 2010 Tolga Korkut