Erdogan: Presidential System Was Turkey's Greatest Gain After 2016 Coup Attempt

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marked the anniversary of the 2016 coup attempt by highlighting the Presidential Government System as a key achievement. Speaking at the Grand National Assembly, Erdogan asserted that the system, which eliminated the "dual leadership" issue, has permanently resolved the problem of instability that previously paved the way for undemocratic interventions.

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This process's greatest gain for Turkey has been the Presidential Government System, which eliminated the dual leadership in governance.

Erdogan drew parallels between the current parliament and the one that resisted occupation forces a century ago. He praised lawmakers from different parties for their unity in resisting the "terrorists" who attempted to undermine democracy and the nation's will on July 15. He stated that the Grand National Assembly, which once defeated occupiers, did not allow "puppets of imperialists" to succeed this time, expressing pride in the parliament's patriotic members.

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With the Presidential Government System, the problem of instability in governance, which paved the way for undemocratic interventions for decades, has been permanently resolved.

The president also warned that those who failed in their coup attempt are still seeking opportunities to harm Turkey. He accused fugitive FETÖ members, who he claimed have sold their souls for a dollar, of continuing to serve Turkey's enemies. Erdogan alleged that these individuals are actively working to tarnish Turkey's image, lobby against the country, and sow discord through digital platforms and social media, aiming to exact revenge for their past defeat.

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The Grand National Assembly, which resisted occupiers a century ago, did not allow the puppets of imperialists to pass this time during the July 15 betrayal.