Turkish Cabinet Set for Major Reshuffle with Eight Ministers to be Replaced

According to T24, Mehmet Ali Kulat, Chairman of MAK Consultancy and a public opinion researcher, claimed during an interview on TGRT that eight ministers will be replaced and two new ministries will be established in Turkey's cabinet. This significant government reshuffle is expected to expand the current cabinet from 16 to 18 ministries, with significant structural changes anticipated in the coming weeks.

The cabinet reshuffle speculation follows the AKP's major congress in February, which saw significant changes in management positions but no cabinet changes then. President Erdogan opted not to make cabinet changes despite widespread expectations. However, the situation is changing, with June 3 emerging as a critical date when current ministers will become eligible for retirement benefits, potentially facilitating the transition.

In his televised remarks, Kulat provided specific details about the anticipated changes. "One or two current parliamentarians are expected to become ministers, while the remaining appointments will come from outside parliament," he stated. The public opinion researcher further explained that the restructuring would include splitting two existing ministries - the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism - into separate entities.

The scope of the reorganization extends beyond ministerial positions, with discussions reportedly underway about increasing the number of Vice Presidents from one to two. Despite these sweeping changes, Kulat asserted that several key figures would maintain their positions, specifically naming Murat Kurum, Hakan Fidan, and Cevdet Yılmaz as ministers expected to retain their roles in the new cabinet structure.

The announcement's timing is reportedly set for after the upcoming holiday, suggesting that official confirmation of these significant governmental changes may be imminent.

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