Gov’t plans reforms to tackle Turkish citizens’ top concerns

The Turkish government has launched new reform initiatives focused on the economy and justice, following a report identifying these as the top concerns of citizens.

The report is based on the “Türkiye Meetings,” a nationwide consultation organized by the ruling AK Party, which held 11,000 events across 81 provinces.

Public concerns shift: Focus on economy and justice

While past reports often cited terrorism and the refugee crisis as major issues, this year, economic challenges and justice-related concerns were highlighted by the public.

Citizens shared their frustrations regarding inflation, purchasing power and the judicial system with AK Party officials.

Reform proposals in progress

In response to these concerns, the relevant ministries have started preparing reform proposals. These proposals will be presented to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and then to the Turkish Parliament.

The Ministry of Justice is reportedly focusing on enhancing public confidence in the judicial system, addressing perceptions of impunity and strengthening the rule of law.

Economic measures targeted at inflation

The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance is reportedly working on policies aimed at reducing inflation and improving citizens’ financial stability.

Officials have stated that ongoing programs will continue, but new steps may be introduced to address specific economic issues.

Projects to improve housing and ease financial burdens on low-income citizens are also in development.

Second wave of reforms planned

Sources within the AK Party indicated that a second wave of reforms will be based on data gathered from citizen consultations.

These reforms are designed to meet public expectations rather than purely bureaucratic criteria.

The upcoming AK Party Central Executive Committee (MYK) meeting is expected to address these issues, with potential new instructions from President Erdogan.