AK Party Group Chairman Abdullah Güler discussed the proposed Süreç Yasası, or process law, during a live broadcast on NTV [1, 3].
The legislative effort is a central component of the "Terörsüz Türkiye" (Violence-Free Turkey) initiative. The law aims to establish a legal framework to address long-standing security issues, and political tensions within the country [2, 3].
Güler said how the law would function and its implications for various political parties [1, 3]. The discussions follow meetings between the AK Party and Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş regarding the framework of the legislation [2].
While the initiative seeks to create a path toward a violence-free state, the legislative process remains sensitive. Kurtulmuş said that the efforts should not take the form of a general amnesty [3].
Güler has previously highlighted the importance of national security in other contexts, referencing the anniversary of the July 15 coup attempt [4]. This historical context often informs the current administration's approach to legal reforms and security-related legislation.
The proposed law is intended to provide a structured legal path for the Terörsüz Türkiye process, ensuring that the transition is handled through official legislative channels rather than informal agreements [2, 3].
“The law aims to establish a legal framework to address long-standing security issues.”
The introduction of the Süreç Yasası represents an attempt by the Turkish government to codify a peace process into law. By shifting the 'Violence-Free Turkey' initiative from a political goal to a legislative framework, the administration seeks to provide legal certainty and institutional backing for its security policies, while carefully avoiding the political risks associated with a general amnesty.
