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Turkey's Electronic Voting System: Ready, but Parliament's Decision Needed
Turkey's Supreme Election Board announces completion of preparations for an electronic voting system, pending parliamentary approval.
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Supreme Election Board (Ysk)Turkish ParliamentNationalist Movement Party (Mhp)Tübi̇takAnkara University
Ahmet YenerKamala HarrisDonald TrumpFeti YıldızAli Ülker
- What is the status of Turkey's preparations for an electronic voting system?
- Ahmet Yener, head of Turkey's Supreme Election Board (YSK), announced that preparations for an electronic voting system in Turkey are complete. He cited observations of elections in Russia, Azerbaijan, and the US as informing this development.
- What technological support is involved in developing Turkey's electronic voting system?
- Technology support for the electronic voting system is being provided by TÜBİTAK and other IT agencies. Research and development continues at Ankara University, ensuring technological readiness.
- What is the ultimate deciding factor on whether Turkey will adopt an electronic voting system?
- While the infrastructure for an electronic voting system is ready in Turkey, its implementation depends on parliamentary approval. This decision will determine whether the system will be used in future elections.
- What prompted recent discussions regarding the adoption of an electronic voting system in Turkey?
- Following the March 31, 2024, local elections, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) contested the results in Kütahya. This prompted calls for an electronic voting system to resolve future disputes and increase transparency.
- What is the role of the Supreme Election Board (YSK) in the potential implementation of electronic voting?
- The YSK's role is to prepare for the implementation of an electronic voting system; the final decision rests with the Turkish parliament. This is in line with Yener's previous statement that the YSK would conduct preliminary studies but that the ultimate decision was the parliament's.