2007 Constitutional Referendum

2007 CE · Türkiye · political

In 2007, a constitutional amendment providing for the President of Turkey to be elected by popular vote was submitted to a referendum.

The amendment package, which came to the agenda following the debates experienced during the presidential election process, included the direct determination of the president by voters and new regulations regarding the term of office. The amendment, which was accepted in the referendum, laid the groundwork for an important transformation in Turkey's political system.

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In 2007, a constitutional amendment providing for the President of Turkey to be elected by popular vote was submitted to a referendum.
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