This means that AKP can form a majority government and thus continue with their successful and liberal economic policy. They will not, however, be able to change the constitution on their own. They got 326 seats in parliament but needed 330 seats to change it with a referendum and 367 to change it single-handedly.
Turkey needs a new constitution, and might get one during this term, but these changes should preferably be reached through broad parliamentary discussions and support rather than by the will of one party. The immediate focus should now return to the economy and more specifically to make sure that it slows down – yes, it is growing too fast – in an orderly fashion.
Ps. We will discuss this and many other exciting topics at the East Capital Summit in Istanbul on 14-16 September.

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