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European Turkish Social Democrats Urge Diaspora to Join New YENİ Party

European Turkish Social Democrats Urge Diaspora to Join New YENİ Party

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The European Turkish Social Democrats Movement urged Turkish citizens abroad to join the newly formed YENİ Party.
  • The movement highlighted the party's commitment to democracy, social justice, secularism, human rights, and labor rights.
  • They believe YENİ Party can offer new political leadership and hope for societal change in Turkey.

The European Turkish Social Democrats Movement has issued a call to Turkish citizens living abroad, encouraging them to join the recently established YENİ Party. The movement emphasized its core values, including democracy, social justice, secularism, human rights, and the defense of labor rights, asserting that the YENİ Party is poised to create a new political leadership in Turkey.

We will continue on our path with YENİ PARTY…

— Cezmi DoğanerStatement from the European Turkish Social Democrats Movement urging support for the YENİ Party.

In a statement signed by Movement President Cezmi Doğaner, the call was directed towards "all enlightened people of Anatolia who are impatient to rebuild Turkey in the future government." The statement expressed confidence that the YENİ Party, with its disciplined management and clear communication of its program, has a strong possibility of offering hope for societal change and coming to power in the upcoming general elections.

The movement stressed the historical significance of the current era, noting both the challenges and opportunities in shaping the future. "We all have duties before history. We can fulfill our responsibilities if we do what is necessary," the statement read, quoting, "Those who struggle do not always win, but winners have always struggled."

There is both difficulty and beauty in being in a period where history is being written / is being written. We can all fulfill our responsibilities if we do what is necessary.

— Cezmi DoğanerReflecting on the current political climate in Turkey and the role of the YENİ Party.

The YENİ Party's mission, according to the movement, is to develop Turkey and elevate it to the level of contemporary civilization, a vision they believe resonates with a significant portion of the electorate. They argue that Turkey is seeking new political leadership, not from a single individual, but from a cohesive team and organization. The movement sees itself as integral to building and supporting this new political force, which they believe is essential for overcoming the country's current impasses and offering renewed hope.

Those who struggle do not always win, but winners have always struggled.

— Cezmi DoğanerA quote used to emphasize the importance of persistent effort in political action.
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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.