'Election date' debate in AKP lobbies: An objection was raised to April 2028

While "early election" discussions on the political agenda continue; According to the information reflected behind the scenes; The President's advisors' use of the phrase "early elections instead of early elections" created discomfort within the AKP.

It was learned that the party staff found it wrong to announce the date as if a final decision had been made.

AKP staff argued that it would be more accurate to hold the election in November 2027 due to the developments that were not taken into account and the variables in the economic and political environment.

On the other hand; It was claimed that the pension raise also created a deadlock within the party, and that the minimum pension was expected to reach 30 thousand liras.

Nefes writer Nuray Babacan conveyed details from the AKP backstage.

Babacan's article is as follows:

"The salary improvement for January 2027, which was planned to reduce the reactions caused by the fund profiteering, while it was not on the government's agenda, caused a serious problem. It is said that the increase to be given to retirees will not please anyone and will turn into a fundraising problem before the election to be held a year later.

While meetings were held on the subject both in the party and in the ministries, serious discussions took place such as "budget possibilities, the effect of the improvement will disappear after a while, and it will be necessary to create resources to make reorganizations before the election."

"TIMES WHICH ARE TRAVELING ARE NOT APPRECIATED"

"According to the information obtained, it was discussed at the meetings that the limits of the improvement to be made to retirees should be well determined, that this cost will have long-term effects, and that a balanced approach is essential in order to make a second increase before the election.

The options regarding the work done are more or less known. All segments will be given the inflation difference plus a welfare share. In addition to the 6-month inflation difference for retirees, the decision of the President is considering adding a welfare share between 5 and 20 percent. It is claimed that with these regulations, the minimum pension will reach 30 thousand liras.

One thing is clear from all these studies: Pension increases will vary depending on the age of retirees and the number of premium days they pay. The work is aimed at improving the overall system, not a single group.

Regular raises are not viewed favorably. It is stated that the cost of such an improvement would create a serious problem and could be excluded from the planning as it would have a multiplier effect with other increases. This will be a last minute surprise!”

"ELECTION DATE" DEBATE

"This unplanned improvement, which came to the agenda under public pressure, has also updated the discussions about the election date. The party has a reaction to the frequent statements of the Presidential advisors that "early elections will be held instead of early elections" and that April 2028 is the most suitable date.

AKP staff, who find it wrong to announce the date as if a final decision has been made without an evaluation by the party's authorized boards, claim that it would be more accurate to hold the election in November 2027 due to the developments that were not taken into account and the variables in the economic and political environment. That's why they object to binding statements."