A Matter of Pragmatism rather than Principle
<p>Taking into consideration that the backsliding of Turkish democracy during the last ten to fifteen years happened in a piecemeal and often erratic way, only partially based on constitutional amendments, the reverse process should also be possible by gradual legal and, eventually, constituti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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Max Steinbeis Verfassungsblog GmbH
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| Series: | Verfassungsblog |
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| Online Access: | https://verfassungsblog.de/a-matter-of-pragmatism-rather-than-principle/ |
| Summary: | <p>Taking into consideration that the backsliding of Turkish democracy during the last ten to fifteen years happened in a piecemeal and often erratic way, only partially based on constitutional amendments, the reverse process should also be possible by gradual legal and, eventually, constitutional changes. Political pragmatism, based on a clear commitment to basic democratic values and societal reconciliation, might be more important for the sustainable recovery of Turkish democracy than a radical constitutional restart.</p>
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| ISSN: | 2366-7044 |