author | Insight Turkey https://www.insightturkey.com/ author EN authorThe constitutional amendments approved by the referendum of April 16, 2017 are not only a positive step toward renewal of Turkish law and the structure of its election system, but also a step that initiates reform in all dimensions of Turkey’s political system. This commentary argues that Turkey’s transition to a presidential system marks the beginning of a reform process that will strengthen the relationship between the public and the government and will result in the transition of Turkey towards a full democracy. Accordingly, it analyzes some of the main changes that can be expected in the post referendum period.https://www.insightturkey.com/author/mehmet-ucum/reforming-turkeys-democracyhttps://www.insightturkey.com/author/mehmet-ucum/reforming-turkeys-democracySat, 01 Apr 2017 12:30:00 GMT