Grand National Assembly of Turkey
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi [tyɾcije byjyc milːet medʒlisi]), usually referred to simply as the TBMM or Parliament (Turkish: Meclis or Parlamento), is the unicameral Turkish legislature. It is the sole body given the legislative prerogatives by the Turkish Constitution. It was founded in Ankara on 23 April 1920 amid the National Campaign. This constitution had founded its pre-government known as 1st Executive Ministers of Turkey (Commitment Deputy Committee) in May 1920. The parliament was fundamental in the efforts of Mareşal Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, 1st President of the Republic of Turkey, and his colleagues to found a new state out of the remnants of the Ottoman Empire.
Grand National Assembly of Turkey Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi | |
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| 28th Parliament of Turkey | |
Seal of the Turkish Parliament | |
| Type | |
| Type | Unicameral |
| History | |
| Founded | 23 April 1920 |
| Preceded by | 23 December 1876 as General Assembly |
| Leadership | |
Speaker | |
Government Group Leader | |
Main Opposition Group Leader | Özgür Özel, CHP since 3 June 2023 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 600 1 non-voting member |
Political groups | Government (265)
Opposition (276)
Vacant (6)
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| Committees | 19 committees |
Length of term | 5 years |
| Authority | Constitution of Turkey |
| Salary | ₺125,349 monthly |
| Elections | |
| Closed list proportional representation (D'Hondt method with a 7% electoral threshold) | |
Last election | 14 May 2023 |
Next election | No later than 2028 |
| Redistricting | Supreme Election Council |
| Motto | |
| Egemenlik kayıtsız şartsız Milletindir Sovereignty unconditionally belongs to the Nation | |
| Meeting place | |
| General Assembly Hall Grand National Assembly of Turkey 06543, Bakanlıklar Ankara, Turkey | |
| Website | |
| Grand National Assembly of Türkiye | |
| Constitution | |
| Constitution of Turkey | |