"Tolerance at Home, Tolerance in the World" | Dr. Sylvia Tiryaki comments for Bridging Europe on the outcome of recent elections in Turkey

Last Sunday’s Parliamentary elections in Turkey made space for a much more pluralistic and inclusive Parliament in Ankara. 

By passing the 10 percent parliamentary threshold with more than 3 percent, the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) secured its presence in the Turkish Parliament as the fourth largest political party. Women and minorities are also represented in the country’s law-making assembly, at a higher rate than ever.
Given the fact that none of the parties was able to gain the 276 seats in Parliament — necessary for creating a majority government — there are four possible coalition scenarios. The Justice and Development Party (AKP) can try to create a government with any of the parliamentary parties, as each of these combinations would result in the number of seats needed. Even if the Republican People’s Party (CHP) joins the forces with the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and HDP, they would be able to gain enough seats. However, it must be admitted that none of the parties is too enthusiastic about working with the other.

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