Politics in Turkey has long been shaped around two main parties: The Justice and Development Party and the Republican People's Party. Instead of providing voters with a wide range of options, this situation often creates an obligation to “choose the one that seems the least distant”. As a result, a significant part of society feels a lack of representation.
But it is not only a question of which party is strong or the performance of the economy. There are also deeper structural factors that determine election results. The use of state facilities, the attitude of the bureaucracy and the relationship between local and central government directly affect this process. Likewise, the media and the power of communication also play a decisive role; people now form opinions not only based on what happened, but also on how it is narrated.
The electoral system and alliance structures are another important factor directly affecting the outcome. Even small changes in votes can have major political consequences depending on the alliance balances. In addition, two important topics stand out at the social level: the migration issue and the young voters. While the migration issue affects voter behavior in terms of economy and security, young voters make decisions based on freedom, future expectations and lifestyle.
Another important factor is the disorganized structure of the electorate, which defines itself in different ways and is often referred to as “Atatürkists”. Although the positioning of this mass is a factor that can affect the election results, it is not decisive on its own.
Given this picture, the real issue in Turkey is not only which party will win, but to what extent the current system is able to represent the entire society.
At this point, it is also necessary to see this in a broader context: The growing need in Turkey is for a fairer, more inclusive and more reassuring political approach. But this need cannot be met with a single step or a single change.
First of all, the rules must be applied equally and fairly for everyone. The impartial functioning of all state institutions and the reassurance of the law will help to rebuild trust in society. The language of politics is also important; instead of a language that divides and polarizes people, we need a calmer and more unifying approach that focuses on common problems.
The economy is at the center of this process. However, it is not only about growth figures; areas that affect daily life such as the cost of living, the cost of living and the sense of justice are also decisive. People's sense of confidence is directly related to improvements in these areas.
In addition, politics needs to represent a wider cross-section of people, and different ideas and voices need to have more space. It is important for a long-term renewal that politics is not confined to a narrow framework. Reducing tensions in society is also a critical issue. Addressing issues such as migration, identity and lifestyle in a solution-oriented manner, rather than turning them into areas of conflict, would create a healthier political climate.
In conclusion, what is needed in Turkey is not only new political balances, but also a more inclusive, fairer and inclusive understanding of politics. This understanding requires both an accurate reading of how the current structure works and a joint consideration of how it should be transformed.