Framework Law passage shows public's desire for 'Turkey free of terrorism,' says Parliament Speaker

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş hailed the passage of the "Framework Law" with 467 votes as a reflection of the nation's support for a "Turkey free of terrorism." He described the overwhelming approval as the public embracing an atmosphere of peace and well-being, which has now translated into political action.

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The reflection of the nation's support for a Turkey free of terrorism in politics. The entire society has embraced an atmosphere of peace and well-being. This is its reflection in politics.

Kurtulmuş asserted that the legislative process, including the report stages, never brought into question the fundamental characteristics of the state. Instead, he said, the aim was to strike a balance that would be acceptable to martyrs, veterans, the collective conscience, and the vast majority of the population. This approach, he noted, garnered significant support.

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We tried to create a balance in a way that the martyrs, the veterans, the collective conscience, and the vast majority will accept.

"In such a difficult geography, Turkey, as a country with aspirations, must fortify its inner citadel. This process began this way," Kurtulmuş stated, adding that the report "opened the door" and the law "completely opened the door." He characterized the path forward as one of unity and brotherhood.

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The report opened the door, and the law passed with a large majority completely opened the door. This path is the path of unity and brotherhood.

He urged an end to political discourse based on past habits, animosity, or opposition, calling for a language of peace and brotherhood suitable for the new era. Kurtulmuş stressed that politics based on old "memorizations" will no longer resonate. He also reassured that the Framework Law contains no provisions that would undermine national sovereignty, unity, integrity, or the unitary structure of the nation-state. "This is not a general amnesty," he reiterated, explaining that decisions on individual cases will be made by a board, and their rulings will guide the implementation. Kurtulmuş expressed confidence that the process will now proceed smoothly, calling the broad consensus a "historic success" that demonstrates Turkey's ability to resolve even its most difficult issues through alliance.

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The era of discussing politics based on the habits of the old period should now be left behind. I think the language of hostility or opposition should be abandoned. Everyone must speak in a language of peace and brotherhood suitable for the sensitivities of the new era.