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Turkish Parliament Brawl Erupts Amid Budget Debate

12/22/2025

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  • During December 22, 2025 parliamentary session in Turkey, a brawl erupted between ruling AKP and opposition CHP lawmakers amid a budget debate.
  • The altercation, sparked by AKP MP Mustafa Varank and CHP deputy Gökhan Günaydin, lasted about ten minutes.
  • The parliament approved the 2026 budget law with 320 votes to 249 and the final 2024 bill with 316 to 247.
  • Speaker Numan Kurtulmus suspended the session as security intervened.