AK Party Celebrates 25 Years of Rule and Claimed Democratic Renewal in Turkey

Marking 25 years since its registration in August 2001, the AK Party celebrates a period of continuous rule that it says reshaped Turkish democracy. The movement presents itself as the heir of late Prime Minister Adnan Menderes’s democratic struggle and points to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership as the central pillar of its stability. Its narrative emphasizes a “political translation” mechanism that converts public expectations into legislation, citing reforms such as the Health Transformation Program and indigenous defence projects.

The party also promotes technological independence through initiatives like TEKNOFEST and a stance against global digital giants. Security successes are framed as the eradication of terrorism, enabling Turkey to adopt a more assertive foreign policy, including vocal support for the Palestinian cause. The article concludes that the AK Party’s future vision is a “Century of Turkey” built on justice, compassion and global peace.