Dizdarlı: Parliament Must Be Run by Speaker, Not Prime Minister

In her remarks on the functioning of parliament, Dizdarlı emphasized that legislative work must be conducted in line with the Constitution, relevant laws, and parliamentary rules of procedure.

She described statements implying that the parliamentary advisory body would act in accordance with Prime Minister Ünal Üstel’s will, or that the legislature’s roadmap would be determined by the prime minister, as unlawful, unfortunate, and arbitrary.

Referring to the Constitution, Dizdarlı noted that the prime minister’s responsibilities are limited to ensuring coordination among ministries and do not include any authority over the administration or direction of parliament. She stressed that this responsibility lies solely with the speaker.

Highlighting the current climate of political tension, Dizdarlı said parliament must fulfill its core duties in accordance with established legal procedures and institutional rules.