The issue of mother tongue rights will not be addressed in Turkey’s new constitution, according to Abdullah Güler, Group Leader of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). Speaking to KRT TV on Saturday, Güler also clarified that a general amnesty is not on the party’s agenda, undermining recent speculations that these issues could be part of a broader Kurdish peace process.
Güler spoke of the importance of creating a new constitution that reflects the diverse expectations of society, aiming for a civil, democratic and participatory framework. His statement suggested that addressing language rights and an amnesty are not priorities in the government’s approach to peace with Kurdish communities.
He also defended the proposed “foreign influence agents” law, which has been criticised by opposition groups. Güler responded to claims that it could target journalists, teachers and academics by remarking that no constructive proposals or critiques had been offered by the opposition. He claimed that the bill is intended to safeguard national security and is not aimed at repressing professional or political freedoms.
