Treasury Aid Dispute: New Party Demands Share Based on MP Count

MHP Leader Devlet Bahçeli insists a breakaway party from CHP should receive a proportional share of treasury aid based on the number of defecting MPs. This comes as CHP received ₺1.815 billion in state funding for 2026.

Treasury Allocation Controversy

■Speculation persists over departing MP numbers (80-90 range).

■Physical assets (buildings, vehicles) remain with CHP, but treasury funds are contested.

■Bahçeli: "Transferring aid proportionally is ethically sound."

MP Count Impact

■Treasury distribution directly impacts parties' financial sustainability.

■What percentage will the new party claim? 2026 budget hangs in balance.

Hakan Çelik Analysis: This demand exposes structural flaws in Turkey's public finance. Tying treasury aid to political volatility undermines fiscal discipline. MP-based allocation risks populism and erodes fiscal transparency. Tax reforms are critical to establish sustainable funding models.