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Erdoğan announces legal regulation for 'terror-free Turkey' to be submitted to parliament

Erdoğan announces legal regulation for 'terror-free Turkey' to be submitted to parliament

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that a legal regulation to create a "terror-free Turkey" will be submitted to parliament soon.
  • Erdoğan highlighted the economic costs of terrorism, stating it has cost Turkey $511 billion in GDP, $5,800 per capita, and $110 billion in exports, with a loss of 2.5 million jobs.
  • He asserted that Turkey has the strength and potential to overcome all difficulties, emphasizing the importance of political confidence and stable governance.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has declared Turkey's commitment to establishing a "terror-free Turkey," announcing that a relevant legal regulation will be presented to parliament in the coming days. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Erdoğan framed this initiative within a broader context of national progress and resilience, contrasting it with political debates he described as mere "figurine" distractions.

Erdoğan emphasized that while opponents debate who is a "figurine," a "traitor," or a "collaborator," his administration is focused on uniting the country and positioning Turkey as a key player in global politics. He credited the "profound insight" of the Turkish people during the May 14-28 elections for helping the nation avert a significant crisis. He asserted that Turkey's journey toward its bright future, guided by experienced, compatible, competent, and resilient cadres, continues without slowing down.

With its economy in freefall and inflation in the triple digits, the regime is desperate for cash.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoğanDescribing the economic situation driving the need for action (Note: This quote appears to be misattributed or from a different context in the source text, as it relates to Iran, not Turkey's economic situation as described by Erdoğan in this article).

A significant portion of Erdoğan's address focused on the economic impact of terrorism. He revealed striking figures from a recent study by the ruling AK Party's economy department, indicating that terrorism has cost the Turkish economy $511 billion in gross domestic product (GDP), $5,800 per capita in lost income, and $110 billion in exports. The loss of employment due to terrorism is estimated at 2.5 million jobs. Erdoğan noted that these losses also create a dual pressure on public finances.

"The solution will benefit all of Turkey, its 86 million individuals, its nation, its homeland," Erdoğan stated, projecting that removing the obstacle of terrorism will unlock new economic potential. He assured that all segments of society, workers, farmers, tourism professionals, investors, exporters, housewives, and retirees, as well as all ethnic groups including Kurds, Arabs, and Laz, stand to gain. He concluded by stressing that as long as political confidence and governance stability persist, "every problem will be solved, every difficulty will be overcome, and every obstacle will be surmounted."

Siyasette güven, yönetimde istikrar olduğu sürece Allah'ın izniyle her sorun çözülür, her sıkıntı giderilir, her engelin üstesinden gelinir.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoğanEmphasizing the importance of political confidence and stable governance in overcoming challenges.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.