Former Turkish lawmakers announce joint move to join YENİ Party
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Posted Nov 13, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-11-13-0530
A group of 258 former Turkish lawmakers has announced plans to join the Özgür Özel-led YENİ Party ahead of its upcoming convention.
A group of 258 former Turkish parliamentarians has declared its intention to join and support the YENİ Party ahead of its upcoming convention. The coalition, which includes former ministers, senators, and deputies from various legislative terms, stated that Turkey requires a new political vision and renewed hope.
In a joint announcement, the former lawmakers confirmed that their decision will be officially presented to the public on Thursday. The move represents a significant political consolidation behind party leader Özgür Özel as the organization prepares for its national conference.
Sources: Cumhuriyet
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