Ali Babacan
Opposition leader Babacan promises to bring “freedom of thought” back to Turkey
Turkey
May 26, 2020
Opposition leader Babacan promises to bring “freedom of thought” back to Turkey
Defying a bleak status quo, political challenger Ali Babacan promises to bring “freedom of thought” back to Turkey – if…
Former PM Davutoğlu resigns from AKP but fails to launch new party: report
Turkey
September 14, 2019
Former PM Davutoğlu resigns from AKP but fails to launch new party: report
Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, once President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s closest ally, said on Friday he had resigned from…
Turkish voters welcome creation of new party by ‘honest’ former AKP heavyweight
Turkey
August 26, 2019
Turkish voters welcome creation of new party by ‘honest’ former AKP heavyweight
The new political movement being prepared by the ruling party’s former deputy prime minister Ali Babacan, with rumoured input from…
Babacan’s new party to be established by end of year: report
Turkey
August 24, 2019
Babacan’s new party to be established by end of year: report
An aide of Turkey’s former deputy prime minister Ali Babacan has said a new political party that Babacan aims to…
Babacan clearly signals establishment of rival party to Erdoğan’s AKP
Turkey
August 8, 2019
Babacan clearly signals establishment of rival party to Erdoğan’s AKP
Turkey’s former deputy prime minister Ali Babacan released a statement on Thursday overtly signaling his intention to establish a new…
Ex-deputy PM Babacan a formidable rival to Turkey’s Erdoğan – Arab Weekly
Turkey
July 21, 2019
Ex-deputy PM Babacan a formidable rival to Turkey’s Erdoğan – Arab Weekly
Turkey’s former deputy prime minister in charge of the economy Ali Babacan could pose a serious threat to Turkish President…
Former key Erdogan ally quits Turkey’s ruling party
Turkey
July 14, 2019
Former key Erdogan ally quits Turkey’s ruling party
Ali Babacan, Turkey’s former economy minister has announced his resignation from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP)…
No need to investigate Babacan over criminal links, Ankara prosecutors say
Turkey
July 6, 2019
No need to investigate Babacan over criminal links, Ankara prosecutors say
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed a criminal complaint alleging terrorism against former economy minister Ali Babacan, the…
Former minister Babacan says discussing new party with friends: report
Turkey
May 2, 2019
Former minister Babacan says discussing new party with friends: report
Former deputy prime minister and economy minister Ali Babacan has not denied claims that he will take part in the…