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PKK Ceasefire Announcement Sparks Constitutional Discourse: Erdoğan Advisor Hints at a Promising New Era

Following the historic decision by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), an illegal entity in Turkey and several countries, to end its armed struggle and dissolve its organizational structure, senior Turkish officials have begun framing the development as a pivotal step toward a more unified and stable Turkey. Among them, Chief Advisor to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Mehmet Uçum, used the moment to signal a potential constitutional transformation for the country.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Uçum said that under President Erdoğan's leadership and with the political initiative of Devlet Bahçeli, chairman of the far-right MHP party, the vision of a 'Terror-Free Turkey'—launched as a state initiative and pursued as official policy—was now becoming a reality, promising a more secure and stable future for the nation.

Uçum framed the move as part of a broader national transformation that would culminate in drafting a new constitution. He stated that the new era would strengthen Turkey across all dimensions and that the foundational process of the Republic would now be completed through inclusive reforms, with a new constitution at the forefront.

His remarks were interpreted as a clear signal from the presidential circle that the PKK's decision could catalyze constitutional reform, aligning with long-standing discussions about modernizing Turkey's governance framework and addressing unresolved social and political questions.

Uçum also addressed the Kurdish issue directly, reinforcing the government's position on national unity:

"Kurds are an original founding component of the Turkish nation... The Century of Turkey is the century of both Turks and Kurds."

These statements suggest that the Turkish government sees the PKK's strategic shift not only as a security milestone but also as a political opportunity to advance deeper institutional reforms, including a new constitutional order aimed at redefining the foundations of citizenship, identity, and governance in Turkey.

While other officials, including Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun, emphasized that the path ahead remains complex and long-term, Uçum's message laid the groundwork for a broader political narrative centered around peace, unity, and constitutional renewal.

Photo: Turkish Presidential Palace, Wikimedia Commons 

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